Proverbs 3:12

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

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

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

In Context

11My son, do not make your heart hard against the Lord's teaching; do not be made angry by his training:

13Happy is the man who makes discovery of wisdom, and he who gets knowledge.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 8:5Keep in mind this thought, that as a son is trained by his father, so you have been trained by the Lord your God.

Proverbs 13:24He who keeps back his rod is unkind to his son: the loving father gives punishment with care.

Revelation 3:19To all those who are dear to me, I give sharp words and punishment: then with all your heart have sorrow for your evil ways.

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 3:8-13

Consecration to God. 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord , and depart from evil. 8 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. 9 Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. 11 My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord ; neither be weary of his correction: 12 For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. We have… Read the whole commentary →

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