Proverbs 3:12 - New Revised Standard Version

¹² for the Lord reproves the one he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹² For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹² For whom the Lord loves He corrects, even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹² For whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth, Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

Common English Bible

¹² The LORD loves those he corrects, just like a father who treats his son with favor.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹² 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

¹² 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 has compassion for his children, so the Lord has compassion for those who fear him.

Psalm 94:12

Happy are those whom you discipline, O Lord, and whom you teach out of your law,

Proverbs 13:24

Those who spare the rod hate their children, but those who love them are diligent to discipline them.

Proverbs 29:17

Discipline your children, and they will give you rest; they will give delight to your heart.

Deuteronomy 8:5

Know then in your heart that as a parent disciplines a child so the Lord your God disciplines you.

Hebrews 12:6

for the Lord disciplines those whom he loves, and chastises every child whom he accepts.”

Revelation 3:19

I reprove and discipline those whom I love. Be earnest, therefore, and repent.