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I, wisdom, live with prudence, a and I attain knowledge and discretion.
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The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate.
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I have good advice and sound wisdom; I have insight, I have strength.
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By me kings reign, and rulers decree what is just;
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by me rulers rule, and nobles, all who govern rightly.
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