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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 3, Verse 12

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My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
King James Version
For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son [in whom] he delighteth.
American Standard Version
For whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth; Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
New English Translation
For the LORD disciplines those he loves, just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights.
World English Bible
for whom Yahweh loves, he reproves; even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.
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Happy [is] the man [that] findeth wisdom, and the man [that] getteth understanding.
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For the merchandise of it [is] better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
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She [is] more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
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Length of days [is] in her right hand; [and] in her left hand riches and honour.
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Her ways [are] ways of pleasantness, and all her paths [are] peace.
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She [is] a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy [is every one] that retaineth her.
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The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
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By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.
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My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
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So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.