Proverbs 3:13-18

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Happy is a man who finds wisdom^(A)
and who acquires understanding,

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for she is more profitable than silver,
and her revenue is better than gold.^(B)

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She is more precious than jewels;^(C)
nothing you desire compares with her.^(D)

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Long life^(a) is in her right hand;
in her left, riches and honor.^(E)

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Her ways are pleasant,^(F)
and all her paths, peaceful.

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She is a tree of life^(G) to those who embrace her,
and those who hold on to her are happy.

a. Proverbs 3:16: Lit Length of days

A. Proverbs 3:13: Proverbs 8:32; Proverbs 8:34

B. Proverbs 3:14: Job 28:15-19; Proverbs 8:10; Proverbs 8:19; Proverbs 16:16; Proverbs 22:1

C. Proverbs 3:15: Job 28:18

D. Proverbs 3:15: Proverbs 8:11; Proverbs 20:15

E. Proverbs 3:16: Proverbs 8:18; Proverbs 21:21; Proverbs 22:4

F. Proverbs 3:17: Matthew 11:19

G. Proverbs 3:18: Genesis 2:9; Proverbs 11:30; Proverbs 13:12; Proverbs 15:4