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12 For the Lord disciplines those whom he loves,
    just as a father chastises a beloved son.
13 Blessed[a] is the person who has found wisdom,
    the one who has gained understanding.
14 For she is far more valuable than silver,
    and her revenue is greater than that of gold.

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  1. Proverbs 3:13 Blessed: see note on Prov 31:28.

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