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Do not abandon wisdom, and it will watch over you.
    Love wisdom, and it will protect you.
The beginning of wisdom is to acquire wisdom.
    Acquire understanding with all that you have.
Cherish wisdom.
    It will raise you up.
        It will bring you honor when you embrace it.

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Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you;(A)
    love her, and she will watch over you.(B)
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get[a] wisdom.
    Though it cost all(C) you have,[b] get understanding.(D)
Cherish her, and she will exalt you;
    embrace her, and she will honor you.(E)

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Footnotes

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