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Kindness is like an orchard of blessings, and an act of charity will last forever.
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Life will be sweet for the self-reliant and the hardworking, but better than both is the person who finds a treasure.
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Children and building a city establish one's name, but better than both is a wife who is considered blameless.
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Wine and music make the heart glad, but better than both is the love of wisdom.
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A flute and a harp make sweet melodies, but better than both is a pleasant voice.
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The eye will desire grace and beauty, but better than both are the first shoots of a crop.
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A friend and a companion encounter each other at an opportune moment, but better than both is a woman with her husband.
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Relatives and help in a time of distress are good, but acts of charity will rescue one better than both.
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Gold and silver make one stand firm, but more highly esteemed than both is good advice.
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Money and strength will lift up one's heart, but fearing the Lord is better than both. If you fear the Lord, you'll lack nothing; if you have it, there's no reason to look for help.
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Fear of the Lord is like an orchard of blessing, and it covers a person more fully than any glory.