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Proverbs 3:12

For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
Proverbs 3:12 · King James Version

In other versions

  • For whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth; Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

    ASV

  • For to those who are dear to him the Lord says sharp words, and makes the son in whom he has delight undergo pain.

    BBE

  • for whom Jehovah loveth he chasteneth, even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

    DBY

  • For whom Yahweh loves, he reproves; Even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.

    WEB

  • For whom Jehovah loveth He reproveth, Even as a father the son He is pleased with.

    YLT

  • For whom the LORD loves he corrects; even as a father the son in whom he delights.

    ENG

  • For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

    WBT

  • for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.

    BSB

In context

10So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.

11My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:

12For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

13Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

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