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I myself also am a mortal man, like all others, and of the race of him, that was first made of the earth, and in the womb of my mother I was fashioned to be flesh.
2
In the time of ten months I was compacted in blood, of the seed of man, and the pleasure of sleep concurring.
3
And being born I drew in the common air, and fell upon the earth, that is made alike, and the first voice which I uttered was crying, as all others do.
4
I was nursed in swaddling clothes, and with great cares.
5
For none of the kings had any other beginning of birth.
6
For all men have one entrance into life, and the like going out.
7
Wherefore I wished, and understanding was given me: and I called upon God, and the spirit of wisdom came upon me:
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And I preferred her before kingdoms and thrones, and esteemed riches nothing in comparison of her.