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)

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Footnotes

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

Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,”
    and to insight, “You are my relative.”

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21 bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me
    and making their treasuries full.(A)

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Do not rebuke mockers(A) or they will hate you;
    rebuke the wise and they will love you.(B)

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12 Hatred stirs up conflict,
    but love covers over all wrongs.(A)

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24 Whoever spares the rod(A) hates their children,
    but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline(B) them.(C)

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22 Do not those who plot evil go astray?(A)
    But those who plan what is good find[a] love and faithfulness.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:22 Or show

The Lord detests the way of the wicked,(A)
    but he loves those who pursue righteousness.(B)

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17 Better a small serving of vegetables with love
    than a fattened calf with hatred.(A)

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Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for;
    through the fear of the Lord(A) evil is avoided.(B)

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Whoever would foster love covers over an offense,(A)
    but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.(B)

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17 A friend loves at all times,
    and a brother is born for a time of adversity.(A)

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19 A brother wronged(A) is more unyielding than a fortified city;
    disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.

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24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,
    but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.(A)

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The one who gets wisdom loves life;
    the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.(A)

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28 Love and faithfulness keep a king safe;
    through love(A) his throne is made secure.(B)

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17 Whoever loves pleasure will become poor;
    whoever loves wine and olive oil will never be rich.(A)

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21 Whoever pursues righteousness and love
    finds life, prosperity[a](A) and honor.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:21 Or righteousness

Better is open rebuke
    than hidden love.

Wounds from a friend can be trusted,
    but an enemy multiplies kisses.(A)

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Perfume(A) and incense bring joy to the heart,
    and the pleasantness of a friend
    springs from their heartfelt advice.

10 Do not forsake your friend or a friend of your family,
    and do not go to your relative’s house when disaster(B) strikes you—
    better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away.

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A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,(A)
    but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.(B)

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