Proverbs 3:12
For whom the Lord loves, he rebukes, 1 And scourges every son whom he receives. 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
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 chastening of the Lord; 1 Nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: 1
13Blessed is the man who has found wisdom, 1 And the mortal who knows prudence. 1
Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:5And thou shalt know in thy heart, that as if any man should chasten his son, so the Lord thy God will chasten thee.
Proverbs 13:24He that spares the rod hates his son: 1 But he that loves, carefully chastens him. 1
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 →