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Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
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Verse 7. Beginning. The first part of wisdom is to desire it. For nothing hindereth from being just, but that justice is not desired. Saint Augustine in Psalms 118:20. Worthington.—“Wisdom is the principal part; therefore get,” and so forth Prot. Bible.—It is the one thing necessary. Calmet.—The pearl, to acquire which we must part with every thing else, if required. Matthew 13:46. Menochius.
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