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let the wise, too, hear and gain in learning
    and the discerning acquire skill,(A)

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let the wise listen and add to their learning,(A)
    and let the discerning get guidance—

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to understand a proverb and a figure,
    the words of the wise and their riddles.

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for understanding proverbs and parables,(A)
    the sayings and riddles(B) of the wise.[a](C)

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  1. Proverbs 1:6 Or understanding a proverb, namely, a parable, / and the sayings of the wise, their riddles

If the great Lord is willing,
    they will be filled with the spirit of understanding;
they will pour forth words of wisdom of their own
    and give thanks to the Lord in prayer.(A)

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'Sirach 39:6' not found for the version: New International Version.

27 Instruction in understanding and knowledge
    I have written in this book,
Jesus son of Eleazar son of Sirach[a] of Jerusalem,
    whose mind poured forth wisdom.(A)

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  1. 50.27 Heb: Meaning of Gk uncertain
'Sirach 50:27' not found for the version: New International Version.