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Proverbs 3:17-19
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17 Her ways are pleasant to follow,
    and all her paths lead to peace.
18 She is a tree of life to all who embrace her,
    and blessed are all who hold her fast.

By His Wisdom the Lord Laid the Earth’s Foundations[a]

19 By his wisdom the Lord laid the earth’s foundations;
    by his understanding he established the heavens.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:19 The author has a lofty idea of the knowledge of life proposed to humans. Is it not the reflection of the thought that presides in the very projects of God (see Prov 8:22-31) and about which Job (chs. 38–40) never ceased being astounded?
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Proverbs 3:17-19
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17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
    and all her paths are peace.(A)
18 She is a tree of life(B) to those who take hold of her;
    those who hold her fast will be blessed.(C)

19 By wisdom(D) the Lord laid the earth’s foundations,(E)
    by understanding he set the heavens(F) in place;

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