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* All wisdom cometh from the Lord , and is with him for ever . * Who can number the sand of the sea , and the drops of rain , and the days of eternity ? * Who can find out the height of heaven , and the breadth of the earth , and the deep , and wisdom ? * Wisdom hath been created before all things , and the understanding of prudence from everlasting . * The word of God most high is the fountain of wisdom ; and her ways are everlasting commandments . * To whom hath the root of wisdom been revealed ? or who hath known her wise counsels ? * [Unto whom hath the knowledge of wisdom been made manifest ? and who hath understood her great experience ?] * There is one wise and greatly to be feared , the Lord sitting upon his throne . * He created her , and saw her , and numbered her , and poured her out upon all his works . * She is with all flesh according to his gift , and he hath given her to them that love him . * The fear of the Lord is honour , and glory , and gladness , and a crown of rejoicing . * The fear of the Lord maketh a merry heart , and giveth joy , and gladness , and a long life . * Whoso feareth the Lord , it shall go well with him at the last , and he shall find favour in the day of his death . * To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom : and it was created with the faithful in the womb . * She hath built an everlasting foundation with men , and she shall continue with their seed . * To fear the Lord is fulness of wisdom , and filleth men with her fruits . * She filleth all their house with things desirable , and the garners with her increase . * The fear of the Lord is a crown of wisdom , making peace and perfect health to flourish ; both which are the gifts of God : and it enlargeth their rejoicing that love him . * Wisdom raineth down skill and knowledge of understanding standing , and exalteth them to honour that hold her fast . * The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord , and the branches thereof are long life . * The fear of the Lord driveth away sins : and where it is present , it turneth away wrath . * A furious man cannot be justified ; for the sway of his fury shall be his destruction . * A patient man will tear for a time , and afterward joy shall spring up unto him . * He will hide his words for a time , and the lips of many shall declare his wisdom . * The parables of knowledge are in the treasures of wisdom : but godliness is an abomination to a sinner . * If thou desire wisdom , keep the commandments , and the Lord shall give her unto thee . * For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and instruction : and faith and meekness are his delight . * Distrust not the fear of the Lord when thou art poor : and come not unto him with a double heart . * Be not an hypocrite in the sight of men , and take good heed what thou speakest . * Exalt not thyself , lest thou fall , and bring dishonour upon thy soul , and so God discover thy secrets , and cast thee down in the midst of the congregation , because thou camest not in truth to the fear of the Lord , but thy heart is full of deceit .

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