Proverbs 3:13 cpdv — Blessed is the man who finds wisdom and who advances to prudence.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Blessed is the man who finds wisdom and who advances to prudence. "

— Proverbs 3:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Proverbs 3 — Context

10

and then your storehouses will be filled with abundance, and your presses shall overflow with wine.

11

My son, do not discard the discipline of the Lord, and do not fall away when you are corrected by him.

12

For whomever the Lord loves, he corrects, and just as a father does with a son, he wins him over.

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Blessed is the man who finds wisdom and who advances to prudence.

14

Her acquisition is better than trading in silver, and her fruit is better than the first and purest gold.

15

She is more precious than all riches, and all that can be desired cannot prevail in comparison to her.

16

Length of days is at her right hand, and at her left hand is wealth and glory.

Proverbs 3:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 3:13 say?
Proverbs 3:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Blessed is the man who finds wisdom and who advances to prudence. ”
Where is Proverbs 3:13 in the Bible?
Proverbs 3:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 3, verse 13.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 3:13.
What translation should I read Proverbs 3:13 in?
Proverbs 3:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 3:13?
Proverbs 3:13 reads (CPDV): “Blessed is the man who finds wisdom and who advances to prudence. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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