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    If you don’t forsake Lady Wisdom, she will protect you.
        Love her, and she will faithfully take care of you.
    Gaining sound judgment is key, so first things first: go after Lady Wisdom!
        Now, whatever else you do, follow through to understanding.
    Cherish her, and she will help you rise above the confusion of life
        your possibilities will open up before you
        embrace her, and she will raise you to a place of honor in return.

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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