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She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
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Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
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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 who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called happy.
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The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens;
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by his knowledge the deeps broke forth, and the clouds drop down the dew.
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My son, keep sound wisdom and discretion; let them not escape from your sight,
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and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck.
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Then you will walk on your way securely and your foot will not stumble.
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If you sit down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
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Do not be afraid of sudden panic, or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes;
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (Revised Standard Version - Holy Bible)
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