Proverbs 3:12
for 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
One Unity Resource 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
11My son, don’t despise Adonai ’s discipline, 2 neither be despondent when he corrects you: 1
13Happy is the man who finds wisdom, 2 the man who gets understanding. 1
Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:5You shall consider in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so Adonai your God disciplines you.
Proverbs 13:24One who spares the rod hates his son, 2 but one who 'ahav ·affectionately loves· him is careful to discipline 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 →