By (A)wisdom a house is built,
    and by understanding it is established;
by knowledge the rooms are filled
    with all (B)precious and pleasant riches.
(C)A wise man is full of strength,
    and a man of knowledge enhances his might,
for by (D)wise guidance you can wage your war,
    and in (E)abundance of counselors there is victory.
Wisdom is (F)too high for a fool;
    in (G)the gate he does not open his mouth.

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Saying 21

By wisdom a house is built,(A)
    and through understanding it is established;
through knowledge its rooms are filled
    with rare and beautiful treasures.(B)

Saying 22

The wise prevail through great power,
    and those who have knowledge muster their strength.
Surely you need guidance to wage war,
    and victory is won through many advisers.(C)

Saying 23

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

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