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18 She is a tree of life to all who embrace her,
    and blessed are all who hold her fast.

By His Wisdom the Lord Laid the Earth’s Foundations[a]

19 By his wisdom the Lord laid the earth’s foundations;
    by his understanding he established the heavens.
20 Through his knowledge the depths broke open
    and the clouds dropped down dew.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:19 The author has a lofty idea of the knowledge of life proposed to humans. Is it not the reflection of the thought that presides in the very projects of God (see Prov 8:22-31) and about which Job (chs. 38–40) never ceased being astounded?