Proverbs 3:12
For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
King James Version
In Context
11My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
13Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:5Thou shalt also consider in thine heart, that, as a man chasteneth his son, so the LORD thy God chasteneth thee.
Proverbs 13:24He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
Revelation 3:19As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: 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 →