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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 3, Verse 16

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She [is] more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
King James Version
Length of days [is] in her right hand; [and] in her left hand riches and honour.
American Standard Version
Length of days is in her right hand; In her left hand are riches and honor.
New English Translation
Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
World English Bible
Length of days is in her right hand. In her left hand are riches and honor.
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Her ways [are] ways of pleasantness, and all her paths [are] peace.
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She [is] a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy [is every one] that retaineth her.
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The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
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By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.
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My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
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So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
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Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.
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When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
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Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
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For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.