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When a righteous man was sold, wisdom did not desert him, but delivered him from sin. She descended with him into the dungeon,
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and when he was in prison she did not leave him, until she brought him the scepter of a kingdom and authority over his masters. Those who accused him she showed to be false, and she gave him everlasting honor.
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A holy people and blameless race wisdom delivered from a nation of oppressors.
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She entered the soul of a servant of the Lord, and withstood dread kings with wonders and signs.
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She gave to holy people the reward of their labors; she guided them along a marvelous way, and became a shelter to them by day, and a starry flame through the night.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.