Proverbs 3:12-14

Contemporary English Version

¹²^(A) The Lord corrects
everyone he loves,
just as parents correct
a child they dearly love.

¹³God blesses everyone
who has wisdom
    and common sense.
¹⁴Wisdom is worth more
    than silver;
it makes you much richer
    than gold.

Proverbs 3:12-14

New International Version

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

¹³Blessed are those who find wisdom,
those who gain understanding,
¹⁴for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.^(C)

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

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