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Proverbs 8:19

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

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

The topaz of Ethiopia will not be equal to it, nor will it be compared to the purest dyes.

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.

Her acquisition is better than trading in silver, and her fruit is better than the first and purest gold.

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

I walk in the way of justice, in the midst of the paths of judgment,

Wisdom with riches is more useful and more advantageous, for those who see the sun.