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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 4, Verse 7

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Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.
King James Version
Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
American Standard Version
Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [Therefore] get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.
New English Translation
Wisdom is supreme– so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!
World English Bible
Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
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Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
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She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
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Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.
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I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
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When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
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Take fast hold of instruction; let [her] not go: keep her; for she [is] thy life.
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Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil [men].
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Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.
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For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause [some] to fall.
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For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.