Proverbs 3:12
For whom the Lorde loueth, him he chasteneth, and yet deliteth in him, euen as a father in his owne sonne.
Bible (Bishops')
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 sonne refuse not the chastening of the Lorde, neither faynt when thou art corrected of hym:
13Well is hym that findeth wysdome, and getteth vnderstandyng:
Cross References
Proverbs 13:24He that spareth the rodde, hateth his sonne: but who so loueth hym, chasteneth hym betymes.
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 →