Proverbs 3:12
For whom Hashem loveth, He correcteth; 1 even as an av the ben in whom he delighteth. 1
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
In Context
11Beni (my son), despise not the musar Hashem; 1 neither be weary of His tokhakhah (reproof); 1
Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:5Thou shalt also consider in thine lev, that, as a man chasteneth bno, so Hashem Eloheicha chasteneth thee.
Proverbs 13:24He that spareth his shevet (rod) hateth bno (his son), 1 but he that loveth him is diligent in his musar (discipline). 1
Revelation 3:19Those for whom I have ahavah I reprove and discipline. Be kham (hot), therefore, in kanous (zeal) for Hashem and make teshuva. + 3:19 Dt 8:5; Prov 3:12
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 →