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The whole of wisdom is fear of the Lord, and in all wisdom there is the fulfillment of the law.
22
The knowledge of wickedness is not wisdom, nor is there prudence in the counsel of sinners.
Footnotes 1
[a].
Other ancient authorities add [and the knowledge of his omnipotence. +V21+WWhen a slave says to his master, "I will not act as you wish," even if later he does it, he angers the one who supports him.]
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