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18 She is a tree of life for those who embrace her,
    and whoever clutches her tightly will be joyful.

19 By wisdom the Lord laid the earth’s foundations,
    and by understanding he set the heavens in place.
20 By his knowledge the depths broke open,
    and the clouds drip with dew.

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18 She is a tree of life(A) to those who take hold of her;
    those who hold her fast will be blessed.(B)

19 By wisdom(C) the Lord laid the earth’s foundations,(D)
    by understanding he set the heavens(E) in place;
20 by his knowledge the watery depths were divided,
    and the clouds let drop the dew.

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