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Proverbs 8:19

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The things I give are better than fine gold.\par And my gifts are better than pure silver.\par

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You can’t buy wisdom\par with even the purest gold.\par There isn’t enough silver in the world\par to buy wisdom.\par

The topaz {\cf2\super [57]} from the country of Ethiopia\par is not as precious as wisdom.\par You can’t buy wisdom with pure gold.\par

The words from a good person are like pure silver. But the thoughts from an evil person are worthless.

Wisdom is worth much more than gold. Understanding is worth much more than silver.

The profit that comes from wisdom is better than silver. The profit from wisdom is better than fine gold!

Accept my discipline.\par It is worth more than silver.\par It is worth more than the best gold.\par

I lead people in the right way.\par I lead them along the paths\par of right judgment.\par

Wisdom and money can protect you. But knowledge gained through wisdom is even better—it can save your life!\par