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Grace is like a paradise in blessings, and mercy remaineth for ever.
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The life of a labourer that is content with what he hath, shall be sweet, and in it thou shalt find a treasure.
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Children, and the building of a city shall establish a name, but a blameless wife shall be counted above them both.
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Wine and music rejoice the heart, but the love of wisdom is above them both.
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The flute and the psaltery make a sweet melody, but a pleasant tongue is above them both.
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Thy eye desireth favour and beauty, but more than these green sown fields.
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A friend and companion meeting together in season, but above them both is a wife with her husband.
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Brethren are a help in the time of trouble, but mercy shall deliver more than they.
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Gold and silver make the feet stand sure: but wise counsel is above them both.
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Riches and strength lift up the heart: but above these is the fear of the Lord.
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There is no want in the fear of the Lord, and it needeth not to seek for help.