19 The Lord founded the earth by wisdom(A)
and established the heavens by understanding.
20 By His knowledge the watery depths broke open,(B)
and the clouds dripped with dew.(C)

21 Maintain your competence and discretion.
My son, don’t lose sight of them.(D)

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19 By wisdom(A) the Lord laid the earth’s foundations,(B)
    by understanding he set the heavens(C) in place;
20 by his knowledge the watery depths were divided,
    and the clouds let drop the dew.

21 My son,(D) do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight,(E)
    preserve sound judgment and discretion;

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