Holy Scripture
Proverbs 22:18
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“Which will be beautiful to you when you keep it in your belly, etc. Often, the doctrine of wisdom seems harsh and undesirable to the foolish; but when one has perceived its power in the innermost heart, and learned to keep it with works, and also to share it with brothers by word, they will find this doctrine more bea…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
18That thou mayest know that they are good: And if thou lay them to heart, They shall also gladden thee on thy lips,
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16He that oppresses the poor, increases his own substance, Yet gives to the rich so as to make it less.
17Incline thine ear to the words of wise men: Hear also my word, and apply thy heart,
— Proverbs 22:18 —
19That thy hope may be in the Lord, And he may make thy way known to thee.
20And do thou too repeatedly record them for thyself On the table of thy heart, for counsel and knowledge.