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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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- for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
- "I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion.
- To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.
- Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have understanding and power.
- By me kings reign and rulers make laws that are just;
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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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- by me princes govern, and all nobles who rule on earth.
- I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.
- With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity.
- My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver.
- I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,
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- To endow those who love me with wealth, That I may fill their treasuries.
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- bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasuries full.
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