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All wisdom comes from the Lord,
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Who can count the sand of the seas,
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Who will search out the height of the sky,
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Wisdom has been created before all things,
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To whom has the root of wisdom been revealed?
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There is one wise, greatly to be feared,
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He created her.
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She is with all flesh according to his gift.
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The fear of the Lord is glory, exultation,
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The fear of the Lord will delight the heart,
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Whoever fears the Lord, it will go well with him at the last.
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To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
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She[c] laid an eternal foundation with men.
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To fear the Lord is the fullness of wisdom.
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She will fill all her house with desirable things,
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The fear of the Lord is the crown of wisdom, making peace and[d] perfect health to flourish.[e]
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He both saw and measured her.
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To fear the Lord is the root of wisdom.
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Unjust wrath can never be justified,
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A man that is patient will resist for a season,
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He will hide his words until the right moment,
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A wise saying is in the treasures of wisdom;
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If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments
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for the fear of the Lord is wisdom and instruction.
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Don’t disobey the fear of the Lord.
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Don’t be a hypocrite in men’s sight.
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Don’t exalt yourself,