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Proverbs 8:11-13
Evangelical Heritage Version

11 because Wisdom is better than gems,[a]
and anything you may desire cannot equal her.

Wisdom’s Benefit

12 I, Wisdom, dwell with good judgment.[b]
I discover knowledge and foresight.
13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil.
I hate haughtiness, arrogance, an evil way, and a perverse mouth.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 8:11 Perhaps rubies or red coral
  2. Proverbs 8:12 Or prudence
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Proverbs 8:11-13
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11 for wisdom is more precious(A) than rubies,
    and nothing you desire can compare with her.(B)

12 “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;
    I possess knowledge and discretion.(C)
13 To fear the Lord(D) is to hate evil;(E)
    I hate(F) pride and arrogance,
    evil behavior and perverse speech.

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