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Proverbs 3:11-18
King James Version
Proverbs 3:11-18
King James Version
11 My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of his correction:
12 For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
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Proverbs 3:11-18
New International Version
Proverbs 3:11-18
New International Version
11 My son,(A) do not despise the Lord’s discipline,(B)
and do not resent his rebuke,
12 because the Lord disciplines those he loves,(C)
as a father the son he delights in.[a](D)
13 Blessed are those who find wisdom,
those who gain understanding,
14 for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.(E)
15 She is more precious than rubies;(F)
nothing you desire can compare with her.(G)
16 Long life is in her right hand;(H)
in her left hand are riches and honor.(I)
17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace.(J)
18 She is a tree of life(K) to those who take hold of her;
those who hold her fast will be blessed.(L)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:12 Hebrew; Septuagint loves, / and he chastens everyone he accepts as his child
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