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Proverbs 4:5-7
Contemporary English Version

5 Be wise and learn good sense;
remember my teachings
    and do what I say.

6 “If you love Wisdom
and don't reject her,
    she will watch over you.
7 The best thing about Wisdom
    is Wisdom herself;
good sense is more important
    than anything else.

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Proverbs 4:5-7
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5 Get wisdom,(A) get understanding;
    do not forget my words or turn away from them.
6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you;(B)
    love her, and she will watch over you.(C)
7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get[a] wisdom.
    Though it cost all(D) you have,[b] get understanding.(E)

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  1. Proverbs 4:7 Or Wisdom is supreme; therefore get
  2. Proverbs 4:7 Or wisdom. / Whatever else you get
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