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Proverbs - ch 8 v 1 - 20
- Doesn't wisdom cry out? Doesn't understanding raise her voice?
- On the top of high places by the way, where the paths meet, she stands.
- Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, at the entry doors, she cries aloud:
- "To you men, I call! I send my voice to the sons of mankind.
- You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart.
- Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.
- For my mouth speaks truth. Wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
- All the words of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them.
- They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge.
- Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold.
- For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it.
- "I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.
- The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.
- Counsel and sound knowledge are mine. I have understanding and power.
- By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
- By me princes rule; nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the earth.
- I love those who love me. Those who seek me diligently will find me.
- With me are riches, honor, enduring wealth, and prosperity.
- My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold; my yield than choice silver.
- I walk in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of justice;
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