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All wisdom comes from the Lord and is with him for ever.
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The sand of the sea, the drops of rain, and the days of eternity -- who can count them?
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The height of heaven, the breadth of the earth, the abyss, and wisdom -- who can search them out?
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Wisdom was created before all things, and prudent understanding from eternity.
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The root of wisdom -- to whom has it been revealed? Her clever devices -- who knows them?
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There is One who is wise, greatly to be feared, sitting upon his throne.
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The Lord himself created wisdom; he saw her and apportioned her, he poured her out upon all his works.
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She dwells with all flesh according to his gift, and he supplied her to those who love him.
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The fear of the Lord is glory and exultation, and gladness and a crown of rejoicing.