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My son, if you will receive my words, And store up my commandments within you;
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So as to turn your ear to wisdom, And apply your heart to understanding;
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Yes, if you call out for discernment, And lift up your voice for understanding;
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If you seek her as silver, And search for her as for hidden treasures:
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Then you will understand the fear of Yahweh, And find the knowledge of God.
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For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
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He lays up sound wisdom for the upright. He is a shield to those who walk in integrity;
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That he may guard the paths of justice, And preserve the way of his saints.
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Then you will understand righteousness and justice, Equity and every good path.