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On the heights beside the way, in the paths she takes her stand;
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beside the gates in front of the town, at the entrance of the portals she cries aloud:
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"To you, O men, I call, and my cry is to the sons of men.
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O simple ones, learn prudence; O foolish men, pay attention.
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Hear, for I will speak noble things, and from my lips will come what is right;
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for my mouth will utter truth; wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
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All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing twisted or crooked in them.
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They are all straight to him who understands and right to those who find knowledge.
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Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold;
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for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.
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I, wisdom, dwell in prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.