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So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
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My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
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For the LORD chastens whom he loves and delights in, even as a father to his son.
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Blessed
is the man
that has found wisdom and who brings
to light intelligence,
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for the merchandise of it
is better than the merchandise of silver and the fruits thereof more than fine gold.
15
She
is more precious than precious stones, and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
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Length of days
is in her right hand
and in her left hand riches and honour.
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Her ways
are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths
are peace.
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She
is a tree of life to those that lay hold upon her, and blessed
is every one that retains her.
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The LORD by wisdom has founded the earth; by intelligence has he established the heavens.
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By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the heavens drop down the dew.