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13 How blessed is the man who finds wisdom And the man who gains understanding.
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Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding,
14 For her profit is better than the profit of silver And her gain better than fine gold.
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for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.
15 She is more precious than jewels; And nothing you desire compares with her.
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She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.
16 Long life is in her right hand; In her left hand are riches and honor.
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Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
17 Her ways are pleasant ways And all her paths are peace.
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Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are all who hold her fast.
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She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed.
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