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o Happy is the man who finds wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding;
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p For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver,
And her gain than fine gold.
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She is more precious than rubies,
And q all the things you may desire cannot compare with her.
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r Length of days is in her right hand,
In her left hand riches and honor.
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s Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
And all her paths are peace.
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She is t a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy are all who 1 retain her.
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u The LORD by wisdom founded the earth;
By understanding He established the heavens;
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By His knowledge the depths were v broken up,
And clouds drop down the dew.
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My son, let them not depart from your eyes -
Keep sound wisdom and discretion;
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So they will be life to your soul
And grace to your neck.
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w Then you will walk safely in your way,
And your foot will not stumble.
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When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.
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x Do not be afraid of sudden terror,
Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes;
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For the LORD will be your confidence,
And will keep your foot from being caught.
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y Do not withhold good from 2 those to whom it is due,
When it is in the power of your hand to do so.
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z Do not say to your neighbor,
"Go, and come back,
And tomorrow I will give it,"
When you have it with you.
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Do not devise evil against your neighbor,
For he dwells by you for safety's sake.
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a Do not strive with a man without cause,
If he has done you no harm.
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b Do not envy the oppressor,
And choose none of his ways;
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For the perverse person is an abomination to the LORD,
c But His secret counsel is with the upright.
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d The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked,
But e He blesses the home of the just.
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f Surely He scorns the scornful,
But gives grace to the humble.
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The wise shall inherit glory,
But shame shall be the legacy of fools.