11 ^aMy son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord,
Nor detest His correction; ‡

12 For whom the Lord loves He corrects,
^aJust as a father the son in whom he delights. ‡

14 ^aFor her proceeds are better than the profits of silver,
And her gain than fine gold. ‡

15 She is more precious than rubies,
And ^aall the things you may desire cannot compare with her. ‡