Proverbs 3:11-18 - Happy Is The One Who Finds Wisdom

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My son, do not reject or take lightly the discipline of the Lord [learn from your mistakes and the testing that comes from His correction through discipline];
Nor despise His rebuke,
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For those whom the Lord loves He corrects,
Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights. ¹³
Happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is the man who finds [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding and insight [learning from God’s word and life’s experiences],
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For wisdom’s profit is better than the profit of silver,
And her gain is better than fine gold.
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She is more precious than rubies;
And nothing you can wish for compares with her [in value].
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Long life is in her right hand;
In her left hand are riches and honor.
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Her ways are highways of pleasantness and favor,
And all her paths are peace.
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She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is everyone who holds her tightly.