Proverbs 3:12
for the Lord corrects those he loves, as a father corrects a son who pleases him.
Free Bible Version
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, don't reject the Lord's discipline or resent it when he corrects you,
13Happy are those who find wisdom and gain understanding,
Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:5So you should realize that just as a parent disciplines their child, so the Lord your God disciplines you.
Proverbs 13:24People who don't discipline their children hate them. Those who love their children carefully discipline them.
Revelation 3:19Those I love I correct and discipline. So be really sincere, 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 →