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She was more precious to me than even a priceless jewel, since all the gold in the world would be nothing more than a little sand before her. All the silver would be just like clay in her presence.
10
I loved her more than health or beauty. I chose her above sunlight itself, for her brightness never sets.
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Yet then I found that every other good thing also came with her, for in her hands were countless riches.
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I rejoiced in all this because Wisdom brings them all in tow. I didn't know that she had given birth to them.
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I learned in innocence, and I don't begrudge sharing it with you. I won't conceal her riches.