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14-16 “I, Wisdom, give good advice and common sense. Because of my strength, kings reign in power, and rulers make just laws. 17 I love all who love me. Those who search for me shall surely find me. 18 Unending riches, honor, justice, and righteousness are mine to distribute.

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16 by me princes govern,(A)
    and nobles—all who rule on earth.[a]
17 I love those who love me,(B)
    and those who seek me find me.(C)
18 With me are riches and honor,(D)
    enduring wealth and prosperity.(E)

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  1. Proverbs 8:16 Some Hebrew manuscripts and Septuagint; other Hebrew manuscripts all righteous rulers