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Wisdom, understanding, knowledge of the Law, love, and the doing of good deeds - all these come from the Lord.
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Error and darkness have been with sinners from the beginning, and those who enjoy evil will have it with them into their old age.
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The Lord's gifts to religious people are gifts that endure. If he approves of you, you will always be successful.
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Someone may grow rich by working hard and denying himself pleasure, but what does he get for it?
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He says to himself, "Now I can finally sit back and enjoy what I have worked for." But he has no idea how long it will be before he must die and leave his wealth to others.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.