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I directed my soul to her, and in purity I found her. With her I gained understanding from the first; therefore I will never be forsaken.
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My heart was stirred to seek her; therefore I have gained a prize possession.
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The Lord gave me my tongue as a reward, and I will praise him with it.
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Draw near to me, you who are uneducated, and lodge in the house of instruction.
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Why do you say you are lacking in these things, and why do you endure such great thirst?
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I opened my mouth and said, Acquire wisdom for yourselves without money.
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Put your neck under her yoke, and let your souls receive instruction; it is to be found close by.
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See with your own eyes that I have labored but little and found for myself much serenity.
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Hear but a little of my instruction, and through me you will acquire silver and gold.
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May your soul rejoice in God's mercy, and may you never be ashamed to praise him.
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Do your work in good time, and in his own time God will give you your reward.