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11 Do not reject the discipline of Yahweh, my son,
    and do not resent his warning,
12 because Yahweh warns the one he loves,
    even as a father warns a son with whom he is pleased.

13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom
    and the one who obtains understanding.
14 The profit gained from wisdom is greater than
    the profit gained from silver.
        Its yield is better than fine gold.
15 Wisdom is more precious than jewels,
    and all your desires cannot equal it.
16 Long life is in wisdom’s right hand.
    In wisdom’s left hand are riches and honor.
17 Wisdom’s ways are pleasant ways,
    and all its paths lead to peace.
18 Wisdom is a tree of life
    for those who take firm hold of it.
        Those who cling to it are blessed.

19 By Wisdom Yahweh laid the foundation of the earth.
    By understanding he established the heavens.
20 By his knowledge the deep waters were divided,
    and the skies dropped dew.

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