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12 The Lord corrects those he loves,
    just as a father corrects the child that he likes.

13 Happy is the person who finds wisdom.
    And happy is the person who gets understanding.
14 Wisdom is worth more than silver.
    It brings more profit than gold.

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12 For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

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12 For whom the Lord loves He corrects,
(A)Just as a father the son in whom he delights.

13 (B)Happy is the man who finds wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding;
14 (C)For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver,
And her gain than fine gold.

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