Proverbs 3:11-20

Christian Standard Bible

¹¹ Do not despise the Lord’s instruction, my son,
and do not loathe his discipline;^(A)
12 for the Lord disciplines the one he loves,
just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights.^(B)

¹³ Happy is a man who finds wisdom^(C)
and who acquires understanding,
¹⁴ for she is more profitable than silver,
and her revenue is better than gold.^(D)
15 She is more precious than jewels;^(E)
nothing you desire can equal her.^(F)
16 Long life^[a] is in her right hand;
in her left, riches and honor.^(G)
17 Her ways are pleasant,^(H)
and all her paths, peaceful.
¹⁸ She is a tree of life^(I) to those who embrace her,
and those who hold on to her are happy.