¹⁵ By me kings reign
    and rulers^(A) issue decrees that are just;
¹⁶ by me princes govern,^(B)
    and nobles—all who rule on earth.^[a]
17 I love those who love me,^(C)
    and those who seek me find me.^(D)
18 With me are riches and honor,^(E)
    enduring wealth and prosperity.^(F)
19 My fruit is better than fine gold;^(G)
    what I yield surpasses choice silver.^(H)
20 I walk in the way of righteousness,^(I)
    along the paths of justice,
²¹ bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me
    and making their treasuries full.^(J)