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Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.
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Exalt her, and she will promote you; She will bring you honor, when you embrace her.
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She will place on your head an ornament of grace; A crown of glory she will deliver to you."
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Hear, my son, and receive my sayings, And the years of your life will be many.
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I have taught you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in right paths.
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When you walk, your steps will not be hindered, And when you run, you will not stumble.
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Take firm hold of instruction, do not let go; Keep her, for she is your life.
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Do not enter the path of the wicked, And do not walk in the way of evil.
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Avoid it, do not travel on it; Turn away from it and pass on.
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For they do not sleep unless they have done evil; And their sleep is taken away unless they make someone fall.
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For they eat the bread of wickedness, And drink the wine of violence.