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Wisdom is of utmost importance, therefore get wisdom,
    and with all your effort work to acquire understanding.
Prize her and she will exalt you.
    Indeed, if you embrace her, she will honor you.
She will place on your head a graceful garland;
    she will present to you a crown of beauty.”

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The beginning of wisdom is this: Get[a] wisdom.
    Though it cost all(A) you have,[b] get understanding.(B)
Cherish her, and she will exalt you;
    embrace her, and she will honor you.(C)
She will give you a garland to grace your head
    and present you with a glorious crown.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 4:7 Or Wisdom is supreme; therefore get
  2. Proverbs 4:7 Or wisdom. / Whatever else you get