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Proverbs 4:5-7
Revised Standard Version

5 do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth.
    Get wisdom; get insight.[a]
6 Do not forsake her, and she will keep you;
    love her, and she will guard you.
7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom,
    and whatever you get, get insight.

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  1. Proverbs 4:5 Reversing the order of the lines
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Proverbs 4:5-7
New International Version

5 Get wisdom,(A) get understanding;
    do not forget my words or turn away from them.
6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you;(B)
    love her, and she will watch over you.(C)
7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get[a] wisdom.
    Though it cost all(D) you have,[b] get understanding.(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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