Proverbs 31:18
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She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.She sees that her gain is good, and her lamp is not extinguished at night.
In other translations
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.She sees that her gain is good, and her lamp is not extinguished at night.
Hebrew words
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