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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 4, Verse 8

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Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
King James Version
Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
American Standard Version
Exalt her, and she will promote thee; She will bring thee to honor, when thou dost embrace her.
New English Translation
Esteem her highly and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her.
World English Bible
Esteem her, and she will exalt you. She will bring you to honor, when you 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.
10
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.
14
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.
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But the path of the just [is] as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.