Proverbs 3:11
My son, when Yahweh disciplines/corrects you, do not despise it, and if he rebukes you, do not resent it.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
In Context
Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:5Do not forget that Yahweh our God disciplines us, like parents discipline their children.
Job 5:17“But those whom God corrects/rebukes are happy; so do not despise/dislike it when God who is all-powerful disciplines you.
Proverbs 24:10If you act as though you are helpless when you have troubles, you are truly very weak.
1 Corinthians 11:32But when the Lord judges and punishes us for acting wrongly, he disciplines us to correct us, in order that he will not need to punish us when he punishes the people who do not trust in Christ [MTY].
2 Corinthians 4:16So, because we know that as a result of our suffering many people will honor God, we (exc) never get so discouraged that we stop teaching his message. Although our bodies are getting weaker, God encourages us every day and strengthens us spiritually.
Hebrews 12:5Do not forget [RHQ] these words that Solomon spoke to his son, that are the same as God would exhort you as his children: My child, pay attention [LIT] when the Lord is disciplining you, and do not be discouraged when the Lord punishes you [DOU],
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 →