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Take firm hold of instruction. Do not let her go. Keep her, for she is thy life.
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divine Call » For worship of God » Wisdom's
But where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding? Man does not know the price of it, nor is it found in the land of the living. The deep says, It is not in me. And the sea says, It is not with me. read more.
It cannot be gotten for gold, nor shall silver be weighed for the price of it. It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire. Gold and glass cannot equal it, nor shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold. No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yea, the price of wisdom is above rubies. The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, nor shall it be valued with pure gold. Where then does wisdom come from? And where is the place of understanding? Since it is hid from the eyes of all living, and kept closed from the birds of the heavens. Destruction and Death say, We have heard a rumor of it with our ears. God understands the way of it, and he knows the place of it. For he looks to the ends of the earth, and sees under the whole heaven, to make a weight for the wind. Yea, he distributes the waters by measure. When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunder, then he saw it, and declared it. He established it, yea, and searched it out. And to man he said, Behold, the fear of LORD, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding.
It cannot be gotten for gold, nor shall silver be weighed for the price of it. It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire. Gold and glass cannot equal it, nor shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold. No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yea, the price of wisdom is above rubies. The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, nor shall it be valued with pure gold. Where then does wisdom come from? And where is the place of understanding? Since it is hid from the eyes of all living, and kept closed from the birds of the heavens. Destruction and Death say, We have heard a rumor of it with our ears. God understands the way of it, and he knows the place of it. For he looks to the ends of the earth, and sees under the whole heaven, to make a weight for the wind. Yea, he distributes the waters by measure. When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunder, then he saw it, and declared it. He established it, yea, and searched it out. And to man he said, Behold, the fear of LORD, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding.
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gets understanding. For the gain of it is better than the gain of silver, and the profit of it than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things thou can desire are to be compared to her. read more.
Length of days is in her right hand, in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who lay hold upon her. And happy is everyone who retains her. LORD by wisdom founded the earth. By understanding he established the heavens. By his knowledge the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew. My son, let them not depart from thine eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion, so they shall be life to thy soul, and grace to thy neck. Then thou shall walk in thy way securely, and thy foot shall not stumble. When thou lay down, thou shall not be afraid. Yea, thou shall lay down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
Length of days is in her right hand, in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who lay hold upon her. And happy is everyone who retains her. LORD by wisdom founded the earth. By understanding he established the heavens. By his knowledge the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew. My son, let them not depart from thine eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion, so they shall be life to thy soul, and grace to thy neck. Then thou shall walk in thy way securely, and thy foot shall not stumble. When thou lay down, thou shall not be afraid. Yea, thou shall lay down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
Hear, ye sons, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. For I give you good doctrine. Forsake ye not my law. For I was a son to my father, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. read more.
And he taught me, and said to me, Let thy heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live. Get wisdom, get understanding. Do not forget, nor decline from the words of my mouth. Do not forsake her, and she will preserve thee. Love her, and she will keep thee. Wisdom [is] the principal thing. Get wisdom, yea, with all thy getting get understanding. Exalt her, and she will promote thee. She will bring thee to honor when thou embrace her. She will give to thy head a garland of grace, a crown of beauty she will deliver to thee. Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings, and the years of thy life shall be many. I have taught thee in the way of wisdom. I have led thee in paths of uprightness. When thou go, thy steps shall not be restricted. And if thou run, thou shall not stumble. Take firm hold of instruction. Do not let her go. Keep her, for she is thy life.
And he taught me, and said to me, Let thy heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live. Get wisdom, get understanding. Do not forget, nor decline from the words of my mouth. Do not forsake her, and she will preserve thee. Love her, and she will keep thee. Wisdom [is] the principal thing. Get wisdom, yea, with all thy getting get understanding. Exalt her, and she will promote thee. She will bring thee to honor when thou embrace her. She will give to thy head a garland of grace, a crown of beauty she will deliver to thee. Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings, and the years of thy life shall be many. I have taught thee in the way of wisdom. I have led thee in paths of uprightness. When thou go, thy steps shall not be restricted. And if thou run, thou shall not stumble. Take firm hold of instruction. Do not let her go. Keep her, for she is thy life.
Christ » Vine name applied to » Wisdom of
But where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding? Man does not know the price of it, nor is it found in the land of the living. The deep says, It is not in me. And the sea says, It is not with me. read more.
It cannot be gotten for gold, nor shall silver be weighed for the price of it. It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire. Gold and glass cannot equal it, nor shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold. No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yea, the price of wisdom is above rubies. The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, nor shall it be valued with pure gold. Where then does wisdom come from? And where is the place of understanding? Since it is hid from the eyes of all living, and kept closed from the birds of the heavens. Destruction and Death say, We have heard a rumor of it with our ears. God understands the way of it, and he knows the place of it. For he looks to the ends of the earth, and sees under the whole heaven, to make a weight for the wind. Yea, he distributes the waters by measure. When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunder, then he saw it, and declared it. He established it, yea, and searched it out. And to man he said, Behold, the fear of LORD, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding.
It cannot be gotten for gold, nor shall silver be weighed for the price of it. It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire. Gold and glass cannot equal it, nor shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold. No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yea, the price of wisdom is above rubies. The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, nor shall it be valued with pure gold. Where then does wisdom come from? And where is the place of understanding? Since it is hid from the eyes of all living, and kept closed from the birds of the heavens. Destruction and Death say, We have heard a rumor of it with our ears. God understands the way of it, and he knows the place of it. For he looks to the ends of the earth, and sees under the whole heaven, to make a weight for the wind. Yea, he distributes the waters by measure. When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunder, then he saw it, and declared it. He established it, yea, and searched it out. And to man he said, Behold, the fear of LORD, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding.
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gets understanding. For the gain of it is better than the gain of silver, and the profit of it than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things thou can desire are to be compared to her. read more.
Length of days is in her right hand, in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who lay hold upon her. And happy is everyone who retains her. LORD by wisdom founded the earth. By understanding he established the heavens. By his knowledge the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew. My son, let them not depart from thine eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion, so they shall be life to thy soul, and grace to thy neck. Then thou shall walk in thy way securely, and thy foot shall not stumble. When thou lay down, thou shall not be afraid. Yea, thou shall lay down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
Length of days is in her right hand, in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who lay hold upon her. And happy is everyone who retains her. LORD by wisdom founded the earth. By understanding he established the heavens. By his knowledge the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew. My son, let them not depart from thine eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion, so they shall be life to thy soul, and grace to thy neck. Then thou shall walk in thy way securely, and thy foot shall not stumble. When thou lay down, thou shall not be afraid. Yea, thou shall lay down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
Hear, ye sons, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. For I give you good doctrine. Forsake ye not my law. For I was a son to my father, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. read more.
And he taught me, and said to me, Let thy heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live. Get wisdom, get understanding. Do not forget, nor decline from the words of my mouth. Do not forsake her, and she will preserve thee. Love her, and she will keep thee. Wisdom [is] the principal thing. Get wisdom, yea, with all thy getting get understanding. Exalt her, and she will promote thee. She will bring thee to honor when thou embrace her. She will give to thy head a garland of grace, a crown of beauty she will deliver to thee. Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings, and the years of thy life shall be many. I have taught thee in the way of wisdom. I have led thee in paths of uprightness. When thou go, thy steps shall not be restricted. And if thou run, thou shall not stumble. Take firm hold of instruction. Do not let her go. Keep her, for she is thy life.
And he taught me, and said to me, Let thy heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live. Get wisdom, get understanding. Do not forget, nor decline from the words of my mouth. Do not forsake her, and she will preserve thee. Love her, and she will keep thee. Wisdom [is] the principal thing. Get wisdom, yea, with all thy getting get understanding. Exalt her, and she will promote thee. She will bring thee to honor when thou embrace her. She will give to thy head a garland of grace, a crown of beauty she will deliver to thee. Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings, and the years of thy life shall be many. I have taught thee in the way of wisdom. I have led thee in paths of uprightness. When thou go, thy steps shall not be restricted. And if thou run, thou shall not stumble. Take firm hold of instruction. Do not let her go. Keep her, for she is thy life.
Duty » Three-fold appropriation (taking) » Instruction
Take firm hold of instruction. Do not let her go. Keep her, for she is thy life.
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God » Wisdom of » Select readings
But where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding? Man does not know the price of it, nor is it found in the land of the living. The deep says, It is not in me. And the sea says, It is not with me. read more.
It cannot be gotten for gold, nor shall silver be weighed for the price of it. It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire. Gold and glass cannot equal it, nor shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold. No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yea, the price of wisdom is above rubies. The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, nor shall it be valued with pure gold. Where then does wisdom come from? And where is the place of understanding? Since it is hid from the eyes of all living, and kept closed from the birds of the heavens. Destruction and Death say, We have heard a rumor of it with our ears. God understands the way of it, and he knows the place of it. For he looks to the ends of the earth, and sees under the whole heaven, to make a weight for the wind. Yea, he distributes the waters by measure. When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunder, then he saw it, and declared it. He established it, yea, and searched it out. And to man he said, Behold, the fear of LORD, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding.
It cannot be gotten for gold, nor shall silver be weighed for the price of it. It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire. Gold and glass cannot equal it, nor shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold. No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yea, the price of wisdom is above rubies. The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, nor shall it be valued with pure gold. Where then does wisdom come from? And where is the place of understanding? Since it is hid from the eyes of all living, and kept closed from the birds of the heavens. Destruction and Death say, We have heard a rumor of it with our ears. God understands the way of it, and he knows the place of it. For he looks to the ends of the earth, and sees under the whole heaven, to make a weight for the wind. Yea, he distributes the waters by measure. When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunder, then he saw it, and declared it. He established it, yea, and searched it out. And to man he said, Behold, the fear of LORD, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding.
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gets understanding. For the gain of it is better than the gain of silver, and the profit of it than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things thou can desire are to be compared to her. read more.
Length of days is in her right hand, in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who lay hold upon her. And happy is everyone who retains her. LORD by wisdom founded the earth. By understanding he established the heavens. By his knowledge the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew. My son, let them not depart from thine eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion, so they shall be life to thy soul, and grace to thy neck. Then thou shall walk in thy way securely, and thy foot shall not stumble. When thou lay down, thou shall not be afraid. Yea, thou shall lay down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
Length of days is in her right hand, in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who lay hold upon her. And happy is everyone who retains her. LORD by wisdom founded the earth. By understanding he established the heavens. By his knowledge the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew. My son, let them not depart from thine eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion, so they shall be life to thy soul, and grace to thy neck. Then thou shall walk in thy way securely, and thy foot shall not stumble. When thou lay down, thou shall not be afraid. Yea, thou shall lay down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
Hear, ye sons, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. For I give you good doctrine. Forsake ye not my law. For I was a son to my father, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. read more.
And he taught me, and said to me, Let thy heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live. Get wisdom, get understanding. Do not forget, nor decline from the words of my mouth. Do not forsake her, and she will preserve thee. Love her, and she will keep thee. Wisdom [is] the principal thing. Get wisdom, yea, with all thy getting get understanding. Exalt her, and she will promote thee. She will bring thee to honor when thou embrace her. She will give to thy head a garland of grace, a crown of beauty she will deliver to thee. Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings, and the years of thy life shall be many. I have taught thee in the way of wisdom. I have led thee in paths of uprightness. When thou go, thy steps shall not be restricted. And if thou run, thou shall not stumble. Take firm hold of instruction. Do not let her go. Keep her, for she is thy life.
And he taught me, and said to me, Let thy heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live. Get wisdom, get understanding. Do not forget, nor decline from the words of my mouth. Do not forsake her, and she will preserve thee. Love her, and she will keep thee. Wisdom [is] the principal thing. Get wisdom, yea, with all thy getting get understanding. Exalt her, and she will promote thee. She will bring thee to honor when thou embrace her. She will give to thy head a garland of grace, a crown of beauty she will deliver to thee. Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings, and the years of thy life shall be many. I have taught thee in the way of wisdom. I have led thee in paths of uprightness. When thou go, thy steps shall not be restricted. And if thou run, thou shall not stumble. Take firm hold of instruction. Do not let her go. Keep her, for she is thy life.
Instruction » What instruction is
Take firm hold of instruction. Do not let her go. Keep her, for she is thy life.
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For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light, and reproofs of instruction are the way of life,
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Life » What is life
Take firm hold of instruction. Do not let her go. Keep her, for she is thy life.
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It is the spirit that makes alive. The flesh benefits nothing. The sayings that I speak to you are spirit, are life. Nevertheless, there are some of you who do not believe. For Jesus had known from the beginning who they are who do not believe, and who he is who will betray him.
For the mentality of the flesh is death, but the mentality of the Spirit is life and peace.
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Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.
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The fear of LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
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Understanding is a well-spring of life to him who has it, but the correction of fools is folly.
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The fruit of a righteous man is a tree of life, and he who is wise wins souls.
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For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light, and reproofs of instruction are the way of life,
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And Moses made an end of speaking all these words to all Israel. And he said to them, Set your heart to all the words which I testify to you this day, which ye shall command your sons to observe to do, [even] all the words of this law. For it is no vain thing for you, because it is your life, and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land where ye go over the Jordan to possess it.
The mouth of a righteous man is a fountain of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
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A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it is a breaking of the spirit.
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Wisdom » Select readings
But where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding? Man does not know the price of it, nor is it found in the land of the living. The deep says, It is not in me. And the sea says, It is not with me. read more.
It cannot be gotten for gold, nor shall silver be weighed for the price of it. It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire. Gold and glass cannot equal it, nor shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold. No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yea, the price of wisdom is above rubies. The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, nor shall it be valued with pure gold. Where then does wisdom come from? And where is the place of understanding? Since it is hid from the eyes of all living, and kept closed from the birds of the heavens. Destruction and Death say, We have heard a rumor of it with our ears. God understands the way of it, and he knows the place of it. For he looks to the ends of the earth, and sees under the whole heaven, to make a weight for the wind. Yea, he distributes the waters by measure. When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunder, then he saw it, and declared it. He established it, yea, and searched it out. And to man he said, Behold, the fear of LORD, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding.
It cannot be gotten for gold, nor shall silver be weighed for the price of it. It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire. Gold and glass cannot equal it, nor shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold. No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yea, the price of wisdom is above rubies. The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, nor shall it be valued with pure gold. Where then does wisdom come from? And where is the place of understanding? Since it is hid from the eyes of all living, and kept closed from the birds of the heavens. Destruction and Death say, We have heard a rumor of it with our ears. God understands the way of it, and he knows the place of it. For he looks to the ends of the earth, and sees under the whole heaven, to make a weight for the wind. Yea, he distributes the waters by measure. When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunder, then he saw it, and declared it. He established it, yea, and searched it out. And to man he said, Behold, the fear of LORD, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding.
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gets understanding. For the gain of it is better than the gain of silver, and the profit of it than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things thou can desire are to be compared to her. read more.
Length of days is in her right hand, in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who lay hold upon her. And happy is everyone who retains her. LORD by wisdom founded the earth. By understanding he established the heavens. By his knowledge the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew. My son, let them not depart from thine eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion, so they shall be life to thy soul, and grace to thy neck. Then thou shall walk in thy way securely, and thy foot shall not stumble. When thou lay down, thou shall not be afraid. Yea, thou shall lay down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
Length of days is in her right hand, in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who lay hold upon her. And happy is everyone who retains her. LORD by wisdom founded the earth. By understanding he established the heavens. By his knowledge the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew. My son, let them not depart from thine eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion, so they shall be life to thy soul, and grace to thy neck. Then thou shall walk in thy way securely, and thy foot shall not stumble. When thou lay down, thou shall not be afraid. Yea, thou shall lay down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
Hear, ye sons, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. For I give you good doctrine. Forsake ye not my law. For I was a son to my father, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. read more.
And he taught me, and said to me, Let thy heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live. Get wisdom, get understanding. Do not forget, nor decline from the words of my mouth. Do not forsake her, and she will preserve thee. Love her, and she will keep thee. Wisdom [is] the principal thing. Get wisdom, yea, with all thy getting get understanding. Exalt her, and she will promote thee. She will bring thee to honor when thou embrace her. She will give to thy head a garland of grace, a crown of beauty she will deliver to thee. Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings, and the years of thy life shall be many. I have taught thee in the way of wisdom. I have led thee in paths of uprightness. When thou go, thy steps shall not be restricted. And if thou run, thou shall not stumble. Take firm hold of instruction. Do not let her go. Keep her, for she is thy life.
And he taught me, and said to me, Let thy heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live. Get wisdom, get understanding. Do not forget, nor decline from the words of my mouth. Do not forsake her, and she will preserve thee. Love her, and she will keep thee. Wisdom [is] the principal thing. Get wisdom, yea, with all thy getting get understanding. Exalt her, and she will promote thee. She will bring thee to honor when thou embrace her. She will give to thy head a garland of grace, a crown of beauty she will deliver to thee. Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings, and the years of thy life shall be many. I have taught thee in the way of wisdom. I have led thee in paths of uprightness. When thou go, thy steps shall not be restricted. And if thou run, thou shall not stumble. Take firm hold of instruction. Do not let her go. Keep her, for she is thy life.