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.”

What this verse means

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.

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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“For whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth, Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“For whom Jehovah loveth He reproveth, Even as a father the son He is pleased with.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Proverbs 3:12 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Deuteronomy 8:5So know in your heart that just as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you.
  2. Psalms 103:13As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.
  3. Proverbs 13:24He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.
  4. Proverbs 29:17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
  5. Revelation 3:19Those I love, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.

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