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But I was determined to have her, and I found her by keeping myself free from sin. I have grown in Wisdom since first I found her, and I will never be without her.
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Because I was driven by the desire to find her, I have been richly rewarded.
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The Lord gave me a gift for words, and I have used it in his praise.
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Come to me, all you that need instruction, and learn in my school.
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Why do you admit that you are ignorant and do nothing about it?
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.