Proverbs 3:12
Because whomever the Lord loveth he admonisheth; and as a father who delighteth in [his] son.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
In Context
11The correction of the Lord, my son, do not despise; and feel no loathing for his admonition;
13Happy the man that hath found wisdom, and the man that acquireth understanding.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:5And thou shalt consider in thy heart, that, as a man chasteneth his son, so doth the Lord thy God chasten thee.
Proverbs 13:24He that withholdeth his rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him chastiseth him betimes.
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 →