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The weed growing upon every water and bank of a river shall be pulled up before all grass.
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Bountifulness is as a most fruitful garden, and mercifulness endureth for ever.
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To labour, and to be content with that a man hath, is a sweet life: but he that findeth a treasure is above them both.
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Children and the building of a city continue a man's name: but a blameless wife is counted above them both.
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Wine and musick rejoice the heart: but the love of wisdom is above them both.
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The pipe and the psaltery make sweet melody: but a pleasant tongue is above them both.
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Thine eye desireth favour and beauty: but more than both corn while it is green.
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A friend and companion never meet amiss: but above both is a wife with her husband.
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Brethren and help are against time of trouble: but alms shall deliver more than them both.
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Gold and silver make the foot stand sure: but counsel is esteemed above them both.
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Riches and strength lift up the heart: but the fear of the Lord is above them both: there is no want in the fear of the Lord, and it needeth not to seek help.