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12 Wisdom belongs to the aged,
    and understanding to the old.

13 “But true wisdom and power are found in God;
    counsel and understanding are his.
14 What he destroys cannot be rebuilt.
    When he puts someone in prison, there is no escape.

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12 Is not wisdom found among the aged?(A)
    Does not long life bring understanding?(B)

13 “To God belong wisdom(C) and power;(D)
    counsel and understanding are his.(E)
14 What he tears down(F) cannot be rebuilt;(G)
    those he imprisons cannot be released.(H)

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