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He sets his heart to rise early to seek the Lord who made him, and to petition the Most High; he opens his mouth in prayer and asks pardon for his sins.
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If the great Lord is willing, he will be filled with the spirit of understanding; he will pour forth words of wisdom of his own and give thanks to the Lord in prayer.
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The Lord will direct his counsel and knowledge, as he meditates on his mysteries.
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He will show the wisdom of what he has learned, and will glory in the law of the Lord's covenant.
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Many will praise his understanding; it will never be blotted out. His memory will not disappear, and his name will live through all generations.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.