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14 For she is far more valuable than silver,
    and her revenue is greater than that of gold.
15 She is more precious than pearls,[a]
    and nothing that you desire can compare with her.
16 In her right hand is length of days;
    in her left hand, riches and honor.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:15 [Wisdom] is more precious than pearls: similar to Job 28:18. A worthy wife is also “more precious than pearls” (Prov 31:10).

14 for she is more profitable than silver
    and yields better returns than gold.(A)
15 She is more precious than rubies;(B)
    nothing you desire can compare with her.(C)
16 Long life is in her right hand;(D)
    in her left hand are riches and honor.(E)

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