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If the great Lord is willing, they will be filled with a spirit of understanding; they will pour forth words of wisdom, and they will give thanks to the Lord in prayer.
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Their reasoning and knowledge will remain on course, and they will ponder God's mysteries.
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They will bring to light the learning of their instruction, and they will make the laws of the Lord's covenant their boast.
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Many will praise their understanding, and it will never be forgotten. The remembrance of them will never disappear, and their name will live for generations upon generations.
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The nations will speak of their wisdom, and the congregation will proclaim their praise.
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If they live a long time, they will leave behind a name greater than a thousand names, and if they find rest, it will be enough for them.
Praise of the creator
12 I'll speak of other things I've been thinking, since I was filled like the full moon.
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Listen to me, faithful children, and blossom like a rose growing near a running stream.
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Send forth a fragrant aroma like incense, and bloom with blossoms like a lily. Raise your voice, give praise together, and bless the Lord for all his works.
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Tell of the greatness of his name, and give thanks when you praise him with songs on your lips and with harps. And this is what you will say when you give thanks:
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All the works of the Lord are very good. Every command of his will be carried out in its proper time.