Proverbs 3:11

My son, don’t despise Adonai ’s discipline, 2 neither be despondent when he corrects you: 1

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In The King James Version

My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:

In Context

10so your barns will be filled with plenty, 2 and your vats will overflow with new wine. 1

12for whom Adonai 'ahav ·affectionately loves·, he reproves; + 3:12. Quoted in Rev 3:19 2 even as a father + 3:12. Quoted in Heb 12:7 reproves his son + 3:12. (11-12) Quoted in Heb 12:5-6 in whom he delights. 1

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 8:5You shall consider in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so Adonai your God disciplines you.

Proverbs 24:10If you falter in the time of trouble, 2 your strength is small. 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 →

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