Proverbs 3:11-18 (Vespers, 2nd reading)
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- My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, nor detest His correction;
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- for whom the Lord loves He corrects, just as a father the son in whom he delights.
- 13
- Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding;
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- for her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, and her gain than fine gold.
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- She is more precious than rubies, and all the things you may desire cannot compare with her.
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- Length of days is in her right hand, in her left hand 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 take hold of her, and happy are all who retain her.