Proverbs 3:12
For whom YHWH loves He reproves, || Even as a father the son He is pleased with.
Literal Standard 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
11Discipline of YHWH, my son, do not despise, || And do not be distressed with His reproof,
13O the blessedness of a man [who] has found wisdom, || And of a man [who] brings forth understanding.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:5and you have known with your heart that as a man disciplines his son, your God YHWH is disciplining you,
Proverbs 13:24Whoever is sparing his rod is hating his son, || And whoever is loving him has hurried his discipline.
Revelation 3:19As many as I cherish, I convict and discipline; be zealous, then, and convert;
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 →