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If they say, “Come along with us; let’s lie in wait for innocent blood, let’s ambush some harmless soul;
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Such are the paths of all who go after ill-gotten gain; it takes away the life of those who get it.
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For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
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None who go to her return or attain the paths of life.
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for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.
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Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
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She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed.
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they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck.
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Do not say to your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you”— when you already have it with you.
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Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many.
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Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.
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The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.
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for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body.
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She gives no thought to the way of life; her paths wander aimlessly, but she does not know it.
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At the end of your life you will groan, when your flesh and body are spent.
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For your ways are in full view of the Lord, and he examines all your paths.
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and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man.
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For this command is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and correction and instruction are the way to life,
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For a prostitute can be had for a loaf of bread, but another man’s wife preys on your very life.
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Come, let’s drink deeply of love till morning; let’s enjoy ourselves with love!
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He took his purse filled with money and will not be home till full moon.”
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till an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare, little knowing it will cost him his life.
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bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me and making their treasuries full.
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For those who find me find life and receive favor from the Lord.
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“Let all who are simple come to my house!” To those who have no sense she says,
