Proverbs 3:12
for whom the Lord loves, he reproves;even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.
New Heart English 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, do not despise the Lord's discipline,neither be weary of his reproof:
13Happy is the man who finds wisdom,the man who gets understanding.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:5You shall consider in your heart that as a man chastens his son, so the Lord your God chastens you.
Proverbs 13:24One who spares the rod hates his son,but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
Revelation 3:19As many as I love, I rebuke and discipline. Be zealous therefore, and repent.
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 →