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Proverbs 4:5-7
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5 “Acquire wisdom and gain understanding;
    never forget or turn aside from my words.
6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you;
    love her, and she will watch over you.
7 “The beginning of wisdom is: acquire wisdom,
    and no matter what the cost, acquire understanding.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 4:7 It is the beginning of wisdom to strive to acquire wisdom—and to do so no matter what the cost (see note on Prov 3:1-18).
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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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