Proverbs
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Get Wisdom at Any Cost
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Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction;
pay attention and gain understanding.
I give you sound learning,
so do not forsake my teaching.
For I too was a son to my father,
still tender, and cherished by my mother.
Then he taught me, and he said to me,
“Take hold of my words with all your heart;
keep my commands, and you will live.
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Get wisdom, get understanding;
do not forget my words or turn away from
them.
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Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect
you;
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love her, and she will watch over you.
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom.
Though it cost all you have, get
8 Cherish her, and she will exalt you;
understanding.
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embrace her, and she will honor you.
She will give you a garland to grace your
head
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and present you with a glorious crown.”
Listen, my son, accept what I say,
and the years of your life will be many.
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