I, Wisdom, dwell together with prudence;
I possess knowledge and discretion.
To fear the LORD is to hate evil;
I hate pride and arrogance,
evil behavior and perverse speech.
Counsel and sound judgment are mine;
I have understanding and power.
By me kings reign
and rulers make laws that are just;
by me princes govern,
and all nobles who rule on earth.
I love those who love me,
and those who seek me find me.
With me are riches and honor,
enduring wealth and prosperity.
My fruit is better than fine gold;
what I yield surpasses choice silver.
I walk in the way of righteousness,
along the paths of justice,
bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me
and making their treasuries full.
(Proverbs 8:12-21)
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To you, O people, I call out;
I raise my voice to all mankind.
You who are simple, gain prudence;
you who are foolish, gain understanding.
Listen, for I have trustworthy things to say;
I open my lips to speak what is right.
My mouth speaks what is true,
for my lips detest wickedness.
All the words of my mouth are just;
none of them is crooked or perverse.
To the discerning all of them are right;
they are faultless to those who have knowledge.
Choose my instruction instead of silver,
knowledge rather than choice gold,
for Wisdom is more precious than rubies,
and nothing you desire can compare with her.
(Proverbs 8:1-11)
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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
For through Wisdom your days will be many,
and years will be added to your life.
If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you;
if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.
(Proverbs 9:10-12)
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Leave your simple ways and you will live;
walk in the way of understanding.
(Proverbs 9:6)
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Listen to my instruction and be wise;
do not ignore it.
Blessed are those who listen to me,
watching daily at my doors,
waiting at my doorway.
For those who find me find Life
and receive favor from the Lord.
(Proverbs 8:33-35)
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A fool finds pleasure in wicked conduct,
but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.
(Proverbs 10:23)
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When pride comes, then comes disgrace,
but with humility comes wisdom.
(Proverbs 11:2)
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The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,
turning a man from the snares of death.
(Proverbs 13:14)
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