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Proverbs 8:12-13
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Wisdom Speaks

12 I am Wisdom[a]—Common Sense
    is my closest friend;
I possess knowledge
    and sound judgment.
13 If you respect the Lord,
    you will hate evil.
I hate pride and conceit
    and deceitful lies.

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  1. 8.12 Wisdom: See the note at 1.20.
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Proverbs 8:12-13
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12 “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;
    I possess knowledge and discretion.(A)
13 To fear the Lord(B) is to hate evil;(C)
    I hate(D) pride and arrogance,
    evil behavior and perverse speech.

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