Job 5:17
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.”
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“Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:”
King James Version · Public Domain“Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: Therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Lo, the happiness of mortal man, God doth reprove him: And the chastisement of the Mighty despise not,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Job 5:17 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 8:5So know in your heart that just as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you.
- Psalms 94:12Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law,
- Psalms 118:18The LORD disciplined me severely, but He has not given me over to death.
- Proverbs 3:11My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke;
- Jeremiah 31:18I have surely heard Ephraim’s moaning: ‘You disciplined me severely, like an untrained calf. Restore me, that I may return, for You are the LORD my God.
- Hebrews 12:5And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you.
- James 1:12Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
- James 5:11See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
- Revelation 3:19Those I love, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.
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