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I bowed down mine ear a little and received her, and got much learning.
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I profited therein; therefore will I ascribe the glory unto Him that giveth me wisdom.
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For I purposed to do according to her, and earnestly I followed that which is good; so shall I not be confounded.
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My soul hath wrestled with her, and in my doings I was exact; I stretched forth my hands to the heaven above, and bewailed my ignorances of her.
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I directed my soul unto her, and I found her in pureness. I have had my heart joined with her from the beginning; therefore shall I not be forsaken.
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My heart was troubled in seeking her; therefore have I gotten a good possession.
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The Lord hath given me a tongue for my reward, and I will praise Him therewith.
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Draw near unto me, ye unlearned, and dwell in the house of learning.
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Why are ye slow, and what say ye to these things, seeing your souls are very thirsty?
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I opened my mouth and said, "Buy her for yourselves without money."
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Put your neck under the yoke, and let your soul receive instruction; she is hard at hand to find.