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12 “I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling.
    Find out knowledge and discretion.
13 The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil.
    I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.
14 Counsel and sound knowledge are mine.
    I have understanding and power.
15 By me kings reign,
    and princes decree justice.
16 By me princes rule,
    nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the earth.
17 I love those who love me.
    Those who seek me diligently will find me.
18 With me are riches, honor,
    enduring wealth, and prosperity.

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20 Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh,
    but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.

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A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh,
    but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.

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22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,
    but those who do the truth are his delight.

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31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker,
    but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

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The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
    but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
    but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

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30 Wounding blows cleanse away evil,
    and beatings purge the innermost parts.

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To do righteousness and justice
    is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice.

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21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness
    finds life, righteousness, and honor.

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The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh
    is wealth, honor, and life.

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