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But it is different with the person who devotes himself to studying the Law of the Most High. He examines the wisdom of all the ancient writers and concerns himself with the prophecies.
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He memorizes the sayings of famous men and is a skilled interpreter of parables.
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He studies the hidden meaning of proverbs and is able to discuss the obscure points of parables.
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Great people call on him for his services, and he is seen in the company of rulers. He travels to foreign lands in his efforts to learn about human good and evil.
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It is his practice to get up early and pray aloud to the Lord his Creator, asking the Most High to forgive his sins.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.