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- For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
- I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
- The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
- Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
- By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
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- "For wisdom is better than jewels; And all desirable things cannot compare with her.
- "I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, And I find knowledge and discretion.
- "The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverted mouth, I hate.
- "Counsel is mine and sound wisdom; I am understanding, power is mine.
- "By me kings reign, And rulers decree justice.
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- By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
- I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
- Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.
- My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
- I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
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- "By me princes rule, and nobles, All who judge rightly.
- "I love those who love me; And those who diligently seek me will find me.
- "Riches and honor are with me, Enduring wealth and righteousness.
- "My fruit is better than gold, even pure gold, And my yield better than choicest silver.
- "I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice,
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- That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.
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- To endow those who love me with wealth, That I may fill their treasuries.
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