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12 "I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion.
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12 "I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion.
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13 To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.
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13 To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.
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14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have understanding and power.
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14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have understanding and power.
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15 By me kings reign and rulers make laws that are just;
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15 By me kings reign and rulers make laws that are just;
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16 by me princes govern, and all nobles who rule on earth.
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16 by me princes govern, and all nobles who rule on earth.
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17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.
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17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.
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18 With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity.
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18 With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity.
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19 My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver.
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19 My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver.
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20 I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,
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20 I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,
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21 bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasuries full.
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21 bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasuries full.
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| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
