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20 the kinds of beasts, and the wraths of wild beasts; the strength of (the) winds, and the thoughts of men; the differences of trees, and the virtues of roots.

21 And I learned whatever things be hid and unpurveyed; [And whatever thing(s) be hid and unpurveyed, I learned;]

22 for why wisdom, the craftsmaker of all things, taught me. For in that wisdom unmade is the spirit of understanding, holy, many-fold, one alone, subtle, temperate, wise, moveable, undefouled, certain, sweet, loving a good deed, which spirit forbiddeth nothing to do well; [forsooth the craftsman of all things taught me by wisdom. Forsooth there is in it the spirit of understanding, holy, many-fold, only, subtle, mannerly, fair speaking, moveable, undefouled, certain, sweet, loving a good deed, that nothing prevented or hindered to do well;]

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