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11 My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:

12 For the LORD chastens whom he loves and delights in, even as a father to his son.

13 ¶ Blessed is the man that has found wisdom and who brings to light intelligence,

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11 My son,(A) do not despise the Lord’s discipline,(B)
    and do not resent his rebuke,
12 because the Lord disciplines those he loves,(C)
    as a father the son he delights in.[a](D)

13 Blessed are those who find wisdom,
    those who gain understanding,

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Footnotes

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