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Wisdom 6:14-19 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

14. She anticipates those who desire her, so that she first reveals herself to them.

15. Whoever awakens early to seek her, will not labor, for he will find her sitting at his door.

16. Therefore, by thinking about her, understanding is perfected, and whoever remains watchful for her, will quickly be secure.

17. For she goes about seeking such as are worthy of her, and she reveals herself to them cheerfully in the ways, and meets them with all foresight.

18. For the very true beginning of her is the desire for instruction.

19. Therefore, the zeal for instruction is love, and love is the keeping of her laws, and the keeping of her laws is the perfection of incorruptibility,

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