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18 Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her;
    happy are those who hold her tightly.

19 By wisdom the Lord founded the earth;
    by understanding he created the heavens.
20 By his knowledge the deep fountains of the earth burst forth,
    and the dew settles beneath the night sky.

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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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