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There were those who ruled in their kingdoms, and made a name for themselves by their valor; those who gave counsel because they were intelligent; those who spoke in prophetic oracles;
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those who led the people by their counsels and by their knowledge of the people's lore; they were wise in their words of instruction;
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those who composed musical tunes, or put verses in writing;
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rich men endowed with resources, living peacefully in their homes—
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all these were honored in their generations, and were the pride of their times.
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