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My son, if you receive my words, And treasure my commands within you,
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So that you incline your ear to wisdom, And apply your heart to understanding;
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Yes, if you cry out for discernment, And lift up your voice for understanding,
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If you seek her as silver, And search for her as for hidden treasures;
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Then you will understand the fear of the Lord, And find the knowledge of God.
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For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;
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He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk uprightly;
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He guards the paths of justice, And preserves the way of His saints.
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Then you will understand righteousness and justice, Equity and every good path.
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When wisdom enters your heart, And knowledge is pleasant to your soul,
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Discretion will preserve you; Understanding will keep you,