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Do you want to have wide experience? Wisdom knows the lessons of history and can anticipate the future. She knows how to interpret what people say and how to solve problems. She knows the miracles that God will perform, and how the movements of history will develop.
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So I decided to take Wisdom home to live with me, because I knew that she would give me good advice and encourage me in times of trouble and grief.
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I thought to myself, "Because of her I will be honored wherever people come together. The old men will respect me, even though I am young.
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They will find that my opinions show deep insight, and those in power will admire me.
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When I am silent, they will wait for me to speak, and when I speak, they will pay attention. Even when I speak at length, they will listen with concentration.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.