¹¹ My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline,
    and don’t be upset when he corrects you.
¹² For the Lord corrects those he loves,
    just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.^[a]

⁴ Love wisdom like a sister;
    make insight a beloved member of your family.

¹⁷ “I love all who love me.
    Those who search will surely find me.

²¹ Those who love me inherit wealth.
    I will fill their treasuries.

⁸ So don’t bother correcting mockers;
    they will only hate you.
But correct the wise,
    and they will love you.

¹² Hatred stirs up quarrels,
    but love makes up for all offenses.

²⁴ Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children.
    Those who love their children care enough to discipline them.

²² If you plan to do evil, you will be lost;
    if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness.

⁹ The Lord detests the way of the wicked,
    but he loves those who pursue godliness.

¹⁷ A bowl of vegetables with someone you love
    is better than steak with someone you hate.