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13 Happy are those who find wisdom, and those who get understanding,
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Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding,
14 for her income is better than silver, and her revenue better than gold.
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for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.
15 She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
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She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.
16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
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Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
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Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called happy.
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She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed.
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