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Get wisdom, get understanding; don't forget or turn away from the words of my mouth.
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Don't abandon wisdom, and she will watch over you; love her, and she will guard you.
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Wisdom is supreme-so get wisdom. And whatever else you get, get understanding.
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Cherish her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you.
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She will place a garland of grace on your head; she will give you a crown of beauty."
Two Ways of Life
10 Listen, my son. Accept my words, and you will live many years.
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I am teaching you the way of wisdom; I am guiding you on straight paths.
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When you walk, your steps will not be hindered; when you run, you will not stumble.
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Hold on to instruction; don't let go. Guard it, for it is your life.
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Don't set foot on the path of the wicked; don't proceed in the way of evil ones.
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Avoid it; don't travel on it. Turn away from it, and pass it by.