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By wisdom a house is built;
    it is made secure through understanding.

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Saying 21

By wisdom a house is built,(A)
    and through understanding it is established;

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Wisdom lies beyond reach of the fool;
    he has nothing to say in court.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 24:7 Lit. in the gate

Saying 23

Wisdom is too high for fools;
    in the assembly at the gate they must not open their mouths.

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13 My son, eat honey, because it’s good for you;[a]
    indeed, drippings from the honeycomb are sweet to your taste;
14 Keep in mind that wisdom is like that for your soul;
    if you find it, there will be a future for you,
        and what you hope for won’t be cut short.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 24:13 The Heb. lacks for you

Saying 26

13 Eat honey, my son, for it is good;
    honey from the comb is sweet to your taste.
14 Know also that wisdom is like honey for you:
    If you find it, there is a future hope for you,
    and your hope will not be cut off.(A)

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