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He will direct his counsel and knowledge aright, and meditate on his secrets.
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He will reveal instruction in his teaching, and will glory in the law of the Lord's covenant.
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Many will praise his understanding, and it will never be blotted out; his memory will not disappear, and his name will live through all generations.
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Nations will declare his wisdom, and the congregation will proclaim his praise;
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if he lives long, he will leave a name greater than a thousand, and if he goes to rest, it is enough for him.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the 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.