Proverbs 3:12
for whom Jehovah loveth he chasteneth, even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
Darby Translation
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, despise not the instruction of Jehovah, neither be weary of his chastisement;
13Blessed is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:5And know in thy heart that, as a man chasteneth his son, so Jehovah thy God chasteneth thee;
Proverbs 13:24He that spareth his rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
Revelation 3:19I rebuke and discipline as many as I love; be zealous therefore and repent.
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 →