Proverbs 3:12
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.”
Read Proverbs 3:12 in the flow of Proverbs3 for its full sense, then follow the cross-references below to the passages that echo it. Open Proverbs3 to see the surrounding context.
“for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.”
King James Version · Public Domain“For whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth, Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“For whom Jehovah loveth He reproveth, Even as a father the son He is pleased with.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 3:12 — 5 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 103:13As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.
- Proverbs 13:24He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.
- Proverbs 29:17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
- Revelation 3:19Those I love, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.
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