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Proverbs 8:10

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Accept my discipline, and not money. Choose the doctrine that is greater than gold.

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The finest gold will not be paid for it, nor will silver be weighed in exchange for it.

Neither gold nor crystal will be its equal; neither will vessels of gold be fitted for it.

The tongue of the just is choice silver. But the heart of the impious is exchanged for nothing.

Possess wisdom, for it is better than gold. And acquire prudence, for it is more precious than silver.

There is gold, and there are a multitude of jewels. But lips of knowledge are a precious vessel.

Purchase truth, and do not sell wisdom, or doctrine, or understanding.

For my fruit is better than gold and precious stones, and my progeny better than choice silver.

You should not say: "What do you think is the reason that the former times were better than they are now?" For this type of question is foolish.

But Peter said: "Silver and gold is not mine. But what I have, I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, rise up and walk."

as if sorrowful and yet always rejoicing; as if needy and yet enriching many; as if having nothing and possessing everything.