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Receive my instruction, and not silver, And knowledge rather than choice gold;
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For wisdom is better than rubies, And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.
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"I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, And find out knowledge and discretion.
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The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverse mouth I hate.
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Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom; I am understanding, I have strength.
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By me kings reign, And rulers decree justice.
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By me princes rule, and nobles, All the judges of the earth.
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I love those who love me, And those who seek me diligently will find me.
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Riches and honor are with me, Enduring riches and righteousness.
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My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold, And my revenue than choice silver.
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I traverse the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice,