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For whom the Lord loves He corrects, Just as a father the son in whom he delights.
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Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding;
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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 all the things you may desire cannot compare with her.
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Length of days is in her right hand, In her left hand riches and honor.
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Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.
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She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are all who retain her.
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The Lord by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding He established the heavens;
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By His knowledge the depths were 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.