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My soul grappled with wisdom, and in my conduct I was strict; I spread out my hands to the heavens, and lamented my ignorance of her.
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I directed my soul to her, and in purity I found her. With her I gained understanding from the first; therefore I will never be forsaken.
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My heart was stirred to seek her; therefore I have gained a prize possession.
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The Lord gave me my tongue as a reward, and I will praise him with it.
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Draw near to me, you who are uneducated, and lodge in the house of instruction.
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