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Proverbs 3:12

Proverbs 3:12 is verse 12 of Proverbs chapter 3, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.

LXX and He flogs every son He receives; cited in Hebrews 12:6

For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

for whom Yahweh loves, he corrects, even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.

Proverbs 3:10–14 · Berean Standard Bible

10 then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.

11 My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke;

12 for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.

13 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,

14 for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold.

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Proverbs 29:17
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.

Deuteronomy 8:5
So know in your heart that just as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you.

Psalms 103:13
As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.