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My soul hath wrestled for her, and in doing it I have been confirmed.
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I stretched forth my hands on high, and I bewailed my ignorance of her.
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I directed my soul to her, and in knowledge I found her.
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I possessed my heart with her from the beginning: therefore I shall not be forsaken.
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My entrails were troubled in seeking her: therefore shall I possess a good possession.
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The Lord hath given me a tongue for my reward: and with it I will praise him.
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Draw near to me, ye unlearned, and gather yourselves together into the house of discipline.
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Why are ye slow? and what do you say of these things? your souls are exceeding thirsty.
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I have opened my mouth, and have spoken: buy her for yourselves without silver,
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And submit your neck to the yoke, and let your soul receive discipline: for she is near at hand to be found.
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Behold with your eyes how I have laboured a little, and have found much rest to myself.