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30 I was right beside the Lord,
    helping him plan and build.[a]
I made him happy each day,
    and I was happy at his side.
31 I was pleased with his world
    and pleased with its people.

32 (A) Pay attention, my children!
Follow my advice,
    and you will be happy.

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  1. 8.30 helping … build: Or “like his own child.”

30     Then I was constantly[a] at his side.(A)
I was filled with delight day after day,
    rejoicing always in his presence,
31 rejoicing in his whole world
    and delighting in mankind.(B)

32 “Now then, my children, listen(C) to me;
    blessed are(D) those who keep my ways.(E)

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  1. Proverbs 8:30 Or was the artisan; or was a little child