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