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There is nothing so precious as a faithful friend, and no scales can measure his excellence.
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A faithful friend is an elixir of life; and those who fear the Lord will find him.
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Whoever fears the Lord directs his friendship aright, for as he is, so is his neighbor also.
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My son, from your youth up choose instruction, and until you are old you will keep finding wisdom.
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Come to her like one who plows and sows, and wait for her good harvest. For in her service you will toil a little while, and soon you will eat of her produce.
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.