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11 Don’t reject the instruction of the Lord, my son;
    don’t despise his correction.
12 The Lord loves those he corrects,
    just like a father who treats his son with favor.

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Say to wisdom, “You are my sister”;
    call understanding “friend,”

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17 I love those who love me;
    those who seek me will find me.

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21     to provide for those who love me
        and to fill up their treasuries.

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Don’t correct the impudent, or they will hate you;
    correct the wise, and they will love you.

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12 Hate stirs up conflict,
    but love covers all offenses.

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24 Those who withhold the rod hate their children,
    but the one who loves them applies discipline.

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22 Don’t those who plan evil go astray?
    Those who plan good receive loyalty and faithfulness.

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The Lord detests the path of the wicked,
    but loves those who pursue righteousness.

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17 Better a meal of greens with love
    than a plump calf with hate.

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Love and faithfulness reconcile guilt;
    the fear of the Lord turns away evil.

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One who seeks love conceals an offense,
    but one who repeats it divides friends.

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