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12 And I was glad in all things; for this wisdom went before me, and I knew not, for it is the mother of all goods (or and I did not know, that she is the mother of all good things). [And I gladded in all things; for this wisdom went before me, and I knew not, for of all goods it is mother.]

13 Which wisdom I learned without feigning, and I commune without envy; and I hide not the honesty, (or the honour, or the riches) thereof. [For without feigning I learned, and without envy I commune; and the honesty of it I hid not.]

14 For it is treasure without number to men, and they, that used that treasure, were made partners of God’s friendship, and were praised for the gifts of cunning (or of knowing). [Forsooth treasure it is without end to men, the which who used, partner be made of the friendship of God, (and were) commended for the gifts of discipline.]

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