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Lexicon :: Strong's H2451 - ḥāḵmâ

Aa
חָכְמָה
Transliteration
ḥāḵmâ
Pronunciation
khok-maw'
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 647a

Strong’s Definitions

חׇכְמָה chokmâh, khok-maw'; from H2449; wisdom (in a good sense):—skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 149x

The KJV translates Strong's H2451 in the following manner: wisdom (145x), wisely (2x), skilful man (1x), wits (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 149x
The KJV translates Strong's H2451 in the following manner: wisdom (145x), wisely (2x), skilful man (1x), wits (1x).

  1. wisdom

    1. skill (in war)

    2. wisdom (in administration)

    3. shrewdness, wisdom

    4. wisdom, prudence (in religious affairs)

    5. wisdom (ethical and religious)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
חׇכְמָה chokmâh, khok-maw'; from H2449; wisdom (in a good sense):—skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit.
STRONGS H2451: Abbreviations
† חָכְמה noun feminine wisdom, ח׳ Exodus 28:3 106 times; construct חָכְמַת Exodus 35:35 + 15 times; suffix חָכְמָתִי Ecclesiastes 2:9, etc. + 25 times suffix; plural abstract emphatic חָכְמוֺת [H2454 Psalm 49:3; Proverbs 1:20; Proverbs 9:1; Proverbs 24:7]; חַכְמוֺת [H2454 Proverbs 14:1] (in correctly pointed as adjective construct feminine; read חָכְמוֺת De); —
1. skill in war Isaiah 10:13; in technical work Exodus 28:3; Exodus 31:3, 6; Exodus 35:26, 31, 35; Exodus 36:1, 2(P), compare 1 Kings 7:14; 1 Chronicles 28:21; of sailors Psalm 107:27.
2. wisdom, in administration Deuteronomy 34:9; Isaiah 29:14; Jeremiah 49:7 (twice in verse); 2 Samuel 14:20; of prince of Tyre Ezekiel 28:4, 5, 7, 12; 17; Solomon's wisdom included this with other forms of cleverness and shrewdness 1 Kings 2:6; 1 Kings 3:28; 1 Kings 5:9 [1 Kings 4:29]; 1 Kings 5:10 [1 Kings 4:30]; 1 Kings 5:14 [1 Kings 4:34] (twice in verse); 1 Kings 5:26 [1 Kings 5:12]; 1 Kings 10:4, 6, 7, 8, 23, 24 2 Chronicles 9:3; 9:5; 9:6; 9:7; 9:22; 9:23, 1 Kings 11:41; 2 Chronicles 1:10; 1:11; 1:12; the Messiah is to have רוּחַ חָכְמָה וּבִינָה Isaiah 11:2.
3. shrewdness, wisdom, 2 Samuel 20:22; 1 Kings 5:10 [1 Kings 4:30] (twice in verse); Jeremiah 9:22 [Jeremiah 9:23]; withheld by God from the ostrich Job 39:17; of magicians and prophets Isaiah 47:10; Daniel 1:4, 17, 20.
4. wisdom, prudence in religious affairs Deuteronomy 4:6; Psalm 37:30; Psalm 51:6; Psalm 90:12; Proverbs 10:31; Isaiah 33:6; Jeremiah 8:9
5. wisdom, ethical and religious:
a. of God, as a divine attribute or energy; his wisdom is in the skies Job 38:36; by it he numbers the clouds Job 38:37; founded the earth Proverbs 3:19; and made all things Jeremiah 10:12 = Jeremiah 51:15, Psalm 104:24; it is with him Job 12:13; not to be found by the most persevering human search Job 28:12, 20; he alone knows it [H3045 Job 28:23]; gives it Proverbs 2:6; and shows its secrets Job 11:6.
b. the divine wisdom is personified: she was begotten before all things to be the architect and counsellor of God in the creation (Proverbs 8:22-31); she builds a palace and spreads a feast for those who will receive her instruction [H2454 Proverbs 9:1] (compare Proverbs 9:2-5); she teaches in public [H2454 Proverbs 1:20]; Proverbs 8:1, [H2454 Proverbs 8:5], Proverbs 8:11, 12 (see context); gives her pupils the divine spirit Proverbs 1:23; by her discipline simple become wise, rulers rule wisely, and those seeking her are richly rewarded [H8454 Proverbs 8:14] (compare Proverbs 8:1-21).
c. of man: to get wisdom is principal thing Proverbs 4:7 (twice in verse); its fundamental principle is to fear God Psalm 111:10; Proverbs 15:33; Job 28:18 (|| סוּר מֵרַע בִּינָה); and know י׳, the All Holy Proverbs 9:10; Proverbs 30:3; it is of inestimable worth Job 28:18; Proverbs 8:11; Proverbs 16:16; Proverbs 17:16; Proverbs 23:23; [H2454 Proverbs 24:7]; beyond the reach of scorners Proverbs 14:6; God giveth it to the good Ecclesiastes 2:26; men are to incline the ear Proverbs 2:2; attend unto wisdom Proverbs 5:1; seek Ecclesiastes 7:25; know Proverbs 24:14; Ecclesiastes 1:17; Ecclesiastes 8:16; behold Ecclesiastes 2:12; Ecclesiastes 9:13; get her Proverbs 4:5, 7; treat her as sister Proverbs 7:4; happy the man who finds her Proverbs 3:13; he who has wisdom is אִישׁ תְּבוּנָה Proverbs 10:23; נָבוֺן Proverbs 10:13; Proverbs 14:33; מֵבִין Proverbs 17:24; compare also Psalm 49:4; Job 4:21; Job 12:2, 12; Job 13:5; Job 15:8; Job 26:3; Job 32:7, 13; Job 33:33; Proverbs 1:2, 7; Proverbs 2:10; Proverbs 4:11; Proverbs 11:2; Proverbs 13:10; [H2454 Proverbs 14:1], 8; Proverbs 18:4; Proverbs 21:30; Proverbs 24:3; Proverbs 28:26; Proverbs 29:3, 15; Proverbs 31:26; Ecclesiastes 1:13, 16 (twice in verse); Ecclesiastes 1:18; Ecclesiastes 2:3, 9, 13, 21; Ecclesiastes 7:10, 11, 12, 19, 23; Ecclesiastes 8:1; Ecclesiastes 9:10, 15, 16 (twice in verse); Ecclesiastes 9:18; Ecclesiastes 10:1, 10 — on solomon's wisdom see above
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Exodus

28:3; 28:3; 31:3; 31:6; 35:26; 35:31; 35:35; 35:35; 36:1; 36:2

Deuteronomy

4:6; 34:9

2 Samuel

14:20; 20:22

1 Kings

2:6; 3:28; 4:29; 4:30; 4:30; 4:34; 5:12; 7:14; 10:4; 10:6; 10:7; 10:8; 10:23; 10:24; 11:41

1 Chronicles

28:21

2 Chronicles

1:10; 1:11; 1:12; 9:3; 9:5; 9:6; 9:7; 9:22; 9:23

Job

4:21; 11:6; 12:2; 12:12; 12:13; 13:5; 15:8; 26:3; 28:12; 28:18; 28:18; 28:20; 32:7; 32:13; 33:33; 38:36; 38:37; 39:17

Psalms

37:30; 49:4; 51:6; 90:12; 104:24; 107:27; 111:10

Proverbs

1:2; 1:7; 1:23; 2:2; 2:6; 2:10; 3:13; 3:19; 4:5; 4:7; 4:7; 4:11; 5:1; 7:4; 8:1; 8:1; 8:2; 8:3; 8:4; 8:5; 8:6; 8:7; 8:8; 8:9; 8:10; 8:11; 8:11; 8:11; 8:12; 8:12; 8:13; 8:14; 8:15; 8:16; 8:17; 8:18; 8:19; 8:20; 8:21; 8:22; 8:23; 8:24; 8:25; 8:26; 8:27; 8:28; 8:29; 8:30; 8:31; 9:2; 9:3; 9:4; 9:5; 9:10; 10:13; 10:23; 10:31; 11:2; 13:10; 14:6; 14:8; 14:33; 15:33; 16:16; 17:16; 17:24; 18:4; 21:30; 23:23; 24:3; 24:14; 28:26; 29:3; 29:15; 30:3; 31:26

Ecclesiastes

1:13; 1:16; 1:17; 1:18; 2:3; 2:9; 2:9; 2:12; 2:13; 2:21; 2:26; 7:10; 7:11; 7:12; 7:19; 7:23; 7:25; 8:1; 8:16; 9:10; 9:13; 9:15; 9:16; 9:18; 10:1; 10:10

Isaiah

10:13; 11:2; 29:14; 33:6; 47:10

Jeremiah

8:9; 9:23; 10:12; 49:7; 51:15

Ezekiel

28:4; 28:5; 28:7; 28:12; 28:17

Daniel

1:4; 1:17; 1:20

H2451

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H2451 matches the Hebrew חָכְמָה (ḥāḵmâ),
which occurs 149 times in 141 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

Page 1 / 3 (Exo 28:3–Job 32:13)

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 28:3 - “You shall speak to all the [fn]skillful persons whom I have endowed with [fn]the spirit of wisdom, H2451 that they make Aaron’s garments to consecrate him, that he may minister as priest to Me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 31:3 - “I have filled him with the Spirit of God in wisdom, H2451 in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of [fn]craftsmanship,

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 31:6

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 31:6 - “And behold, I Myself have [fn]appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the hearts of all who are [fn]skillful I have put [fn]skill, H2451 that they may make all that I have commanded you:

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:26 - All the women whose heart [fn]stirred with a skill H2451 spun the goats’ hair.

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:31

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:31 - “And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, H2451 in understanding and in knowledge and in all [fn]craftsmanship;

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:35 - “He has filled them with [fn]skill H2451 to perform every work of an engraver and of a designer and of an embroiderer, in [fn]blue and in purple and in scarlet material, and in fine linen, and of a weaver, as performers of every work and makers of designs.

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 36:1

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 36:1 - “Now Bezalel and Oholiab, and every [fn]skillful person in whom the LORD has put [fn]skill H2451 and understanding to know how to perform all the work [fn]in the construction of the sanctuary, shall perform in accordance with all that the LORD has commanded.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 36:2 - Then Moses called Bezalel and Oholiab and every [fn]skillful person in [fn]whom the LORD had put [fn]skill, H2451 everyone whose heart stirred him, to come to the work to perform it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 4:6

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 4:6 - “So keep and do them, for that is your wisdom H2451 and your understanding in the sight of the peoples who will hear all these statutes and say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.’

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 34:9

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 34:9 - Now Joshua the son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom, H2451 for Moses had laid his hands on him; and the sons of Israel listened to him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:20

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:20 - in order to change the appearance of things your servant Joab has done this thing. But my lord is wise, like the wisdom H2451 of the angel of God, to know all that is in the earth.”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 20:22

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 20:22 - Then the woman wisely H2451 came to all the people. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So he blew the trumpet, and they were dispersed from the city, each to his tent. Joab also returned to the king at Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 2:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 2:6 - “So act according to your wisdom, H2451 and do not let his gray hair go down to [fn]Sheol in peace.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 3:28

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 3:28 - When all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had [fn]handed down, they feared the king, for they saw that the wisdom H2451 of God was in him to [fn]administer justice.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 4:29

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 4:29 - Now God gave Solomon wisdom H2451 and very great discernment and breadth of [fn]mind, like the sand that is on the seashore.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 4:30

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 4:30 - Solomon’s wisdom H2451 surpassed the wisdom H2451 of all the sons of the east and all the wisdom H2451 of Egypt.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 4:34

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 4:34 - [fn]Men came from all peoples to hear the wisdom H2451 of Solomon, from all the kings of the earth who had heard of his wisdom. H2451

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 5:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 5:12 - The LORD gave wisdom H2451 to Solomon, just as He [fn]promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a covenant.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 7:14

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 7:14 - He was a widow’s son from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in bronze; and he was filled with wisdom H2451 and understanding and skill for doing any work in bronze. So he came to King Solomon and performed all his work.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:4

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:4 - When the queen of Sheba perceived all the wisdom H2451 of Solomon, the house that he had built,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:6 - Then she said to the king, “It was a true report which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom. H2451

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:7 - “Nevertheless I did not believe the [fn]reports, until I came and my eyes had seen it. And behold, the half was not told me. You exceed in wisdom H2451 and prosperity the report which I heard.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:8 - “How blessed are your men, how blessed are these your servants who stand before you continually and hear your wisdom. H2451

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:23

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:23 - So King Solomon became greater than all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom. H2451

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:24

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:24 - All the earth was seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom H2451 which God had put in his heart.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 11:41

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 11:41 - Now the rest of the acts of Solomon and whatever he did, and his wisdom, H2451 are they not written in the book of the acts of Solomon?

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 28:21

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 28:21 - “Now behold, there are the divisions of the priests and the Levites for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man of any skill H2451 will be with you in all the work for all kinds of service. The officials also and all the people will be entirely at your command.”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 1:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 1:10 - “Give me now wisdom H2451 and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people, for who can rule this great people of Yours?”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 1:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 1:11 - God said to Solomon, “Because [fn]you had this in mind, and did not ask for riches, wealth or honor, or the life of those who hate you, nor have you even asked for long life, but you have asked for yourself wisdom H2451 and knowledge that you may rule My people over whom I have made you king,

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 1:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 1:12 - wisdom H2451 and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will give you riches and wealth and honor, [fn]such as none of the kings who were before you has possessed nor those who will [fn]come after you.”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:3

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:3 - When the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom H2451 of Solomon, the house which he had built,

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:5

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:5 - Then she said to the king, “It was a true report which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom. H2451

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:6

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:6 - “Nevertheless I did not believe their reports until I came and my eyes had seen it. And behold, the half of the greatness of your wisdom H2451 was not told me. You surpass the report that I heard.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:7 - “How [fn]blessed are your men, how [fn]blessed are these your servants who stand before you continually and hear your wisdom. H2451

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:22

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:22 - So King Solomon became greater than all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. H2451

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:23

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:23 - And all the kings of the earth were seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom H2451 which God had put in his heart.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 4:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 4:21 - ‘Is not their tent-cord plucked up within them?
They die, yet without wisdom.’ H2451

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 11:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 11:6 - And show you the secrets of wisdom! H2451
For sound wisdom [fn]has two sides.
Know then that God [fn]forgets a part of your iniquity.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:2 - “Truly then you are the people,
And with you wisdom H2451 will die!

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:12 - “Wisdom H2451 is with aged men,
With [fn]long life is understanding.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:13 - “With Him are wisdom H2451 and might;
To Him belong counsel and understanding.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:5

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:5 - “O that you would be completely silent,
And that it would become your wisdom! H2451

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 15:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 15:8 - “Do you hear the secret counsel of God,
And limit wisdom H2451 to yourself?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 26:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 26:3 - “What counsel you have given to one without wisdom! H2451
What helpful insight you have abundantly [fn]provided!

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:12 - “But where can wisdom H2451 be found?
And where is the place of understanding?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:18

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:18 - “Coral and crystal are not to be mentioned;
And the acquisition of wisdom H2451 is above that of pearls.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:20 - “Where then does wisdom H2451 come from?
And where is the place of understanding?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:28

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:28 - “And to man He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; H2451
And to depart from evil is understanding.’”

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:7 - “I [fn]thought [fn]age should speak,
And [fn]increased years should teach wisdom. H2451

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:13 - “Do not say,
‘We have found wisdom; H2451
God will [fn]rout him, not man.’

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