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13 Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding.
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Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding,
14 For wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold.
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for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.
15 Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.
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She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.
16 She offers you long life in her right hand, and riches and honor in her left.
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Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
17 She will guide you down delightful paths; all her ways are satisfying.
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Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace.
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