In Proverbs 8:1-23 highlights the appeal of wisdom and wisdom was there in the beginning with God (vs 22-23). It is very valuable or precious vs 18-19; top strata of society include kings, princes and nobles use it vs 15-16.
Proverbs 8:1-23, GNB
[1]Listen! Wisdom is calling out. Reason is making herself heard.
[2]On the hilltops near the road and at the crossroads she stands.
[3]At the entrance to the city, beside the gates, she calls:
[4]“I appeal to all of you; I call to everyone on earth.
[5]Are you immature? Learn to be mature. Are you foolish? Learn to have sense.
[6]Listen to my excellent words; all I tell you is right.
[7]What I say is the truth; lies are hateful to me.
[8]Everything I say is true; nothing is false or misleading.
[9]To those with insight, it is all clear; to the well-informed, it is all plain.
[10]Choose my instruction instead of silver; choose knowledge rather than the finest gold.
[11]“I am Wisdom, I am better than jewels; nothing you want can compare with me.
[12]I am Wisdom, and I have insight; I have knowledge and sound judgement.
[13]To honour the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil ways and false words.
[14]I make plans and carry them out. I have understanding, and I am strong.
[15]I help kings to govern and rulers to make good laws.
[16]Every ruler on earth governs with my help, officials and nobles alike.
[17]I love those who love me; whoever looks for me can find me.
[18]I have riches and honour to give, prosperity and success.
[19]What you get from me is better than the finest gold, better than the purest silver.
[20]I walk the way of righteousness; I follow the paths of justice,
[21]giving wealth to those who love me, filling their houses with treasures.
[22]“The Lord created me first of all, the first of his works, long ago.
[23]I was made in the very beginning, at the first, before the world began.