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My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline or be weary of his reproof,
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for the LORD reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.
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Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gets understanding,
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for the gain from it is better than gain from silver and its profit better than gold.
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She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
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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 ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
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She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called happy.
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The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens;
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by his knowledge the deeps broke forth, and the clouds drop down the dew.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (Revised Standard Version)