Proverbs 3:13-27 (New International Version)
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Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding,
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for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.1
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She is more precious than rubies;2 nothing you desire can compare with her.3
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Long life is in her right hand;4 in her left hand are riches and honor.5
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Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace.6
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She is a tree of life7 to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be blessed.8
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By wisdom9 the LORD laid the earth's foundations,10 by understanding he set the heavens11 in place;
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by his knowledge the deeps were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew.
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My son,12 preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out of your sight;13
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they will be life for you,14 an ornament to grace your neck.15
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Then you will go on your way in safety,16 and your foot will not stumble;17
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when you lie down,18 you will not be afraid;19 when you lie down, your sleep20 will be sweet.
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Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
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for the LORD will be your confidence21 and will keep your foot22 from being snared.23
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Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.
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