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My whole being grappled with her, and I was brought to perfection in my performance of the Law. I spread out my hands toward heaven, and I kept in mind my ignorance of her.
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I directed my whole being toward her, and in purity I found her. I had a heart for her from the beginning. For this reason I will never be abandoned.
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My guts were stirred to seek her; for this reason I gained a desired possession.
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The Lord gave me the power to speak well, as my reward, and I will praise him with it.
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Draw near to me, you who lack education, and stay in my school.