Proverbs 3:12 - Revised Standard Version

for the Lord reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

For whom the Lord loves He corrects, even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

The LORD loves those he corrects, just like a father who treats his son with favor.

Catholic Public Domain Version

For whomever the Lord loves, he corrects, and just as a father does with a son, he wins him over.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

For whom the Lord loveth, he chastiseth: and as a father in the son he pleaseth himself.

Proverbs 3:12 Cross References

Psalm 103:13

As a father pities his children, so the Lord pities those who fear him.

Psalm 94:12

Blessed is the man whom thou dost chasten, O Lord, and whom thou dost teach out of thy law

Proverbs 13:24

He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.

Proverbs 29:17

Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.

Deuteronomy 8:5

Know then in your heart that, as a man disciplines his son, the Lord your God disciplines you.

Hebrews 12:6

For the Lord disciplines him whom he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.”

Revelation 3:19

Those whom I love, I reprove and chasten; so be zealous and repent.