Proverbs 3:13-18 Parallel Bible Translations

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	GWT God's Word Translation	ESV English Standard Version	NIV New International Version
13	Blessed is the one who finds wisdom and the one who obtains understanding.	Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding,	Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding,
14	The profit [gained] from [wisdom]is greater than the profit [gained] from silver. Its yield is better than fine gold.	for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold.	for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.
15	[Wisdom] is more precious than jewels, and all your desires cannot equal it.	She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.	She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.
16	Long life is in [wisdom's] right hand. In [wisdom's] left hand are riches and honor.	Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.	Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
17	[Wisdom's] ways are pleasant ways, and all its paths lead to peace.	Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.	Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace.
18	[Wisdom] is a tree of life for those who take firm hold of it. Those who cling to it are blessed.	She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called blessed.	She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed.
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