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Proverbs 4:6-8
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6 Don’t abandon her, and she will guard you.
    Love her, and she will protect you.
7 The beginning of wisdom:
Get wisdom!
    Get understanding before anything else.
8 Highly esteem her, and she will exalt you.
    She will honor you if you embrace her.

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Proverbs 4:6-8
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6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you;(A)
    love her, and she will watch over you.(B)
7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get[a] wisdom.
    Though it cost all(C) you have,[b] get understanding.(D)
8 Cherish her, and she will exalt you;
    embrace her, and she will honor you.(E)

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  1. Proverbs 4:7 Or Wisdom is supreme; therefore get
  2. Proverbs 4:7 Or wisdom. / Whatever else you get
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