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19 Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city. 20 [a]Surely there is not a righteous man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not. 21 Also [b]take not heed unto all words that are spoken, lest thou hear thy servant curse thee;

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  1. Ecclesiastes 7:20 Or, For
  2. Ecclesiastes 7:21 Hebrew give not thy heart.

19 Wisdom(A) makes one wise person more powerful(B)
    than ten rulers in a city.

20 Indeed, there is no one on earth who is righteous,(C)
    no one who does what is right and never sins.(D)

21 Do not pay attention to every word people say,
    or you(E) may hear your servant cursing you—

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