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12 For (A)whom Yahweh loves He reproves,
Even (B)as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.

13 (C)How blessed is the man who finds wisdom
And the man who obtains discernment.
14 For her (D)profit is better than the profit of silver
And her produce better than fine gold.

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12 because the Lord disciplines those he loves,(A)
    as a father the son he delights in.[a](B)

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.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:12 Hebrew; Septuagint loves, / and he chastens everyone he accepts as his child