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Proverbs 3
13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
(8,6,8,6)
O happy is the man who hears
Instruction’s warning voice;
And who celestial Wisdom makes
his early, only choice.
For she has treasures greater far
than east or west unfold;
And her rewards more precious are
than all their stores of gold.
In her right hand she holds to view
a length of happy days;
Riches with splendid honours
are what her left displays.
She guides the young with innocence,
in pleasure’s paths to tread,
A crown of glory she bestows
upon the hoary head.
According as her labours rise,
so her rewards increase;
Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
And all her paths are peace.
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