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Proverbs 3:11

Bible in Basic English 1965

My son, do not make your heart hard against the Lord's teaching; do not be made angry by his training:

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But now it has come on you and it is a weariness to you; you are touched by it and your mind is troubled.

Truly, that man is happy who has training from the hand of God: so do not let your heart be shut to the teaching of the Ruler of all.

Happy is the man who is guided by you, O Jah, and to whom you give teaching out of your law;

If you give way in the day of trouble, your strength is small.

But if punishment does come, it is sent by the Lord, so that we may be safe when the world is judged.

For this reason, because we have been made servants of this new order, through the mercy given to us, we are strong:

Keep in mind this thought, that as a son is trained by his father, so you have been trained by the Lord your God.

Give thought to him who has undergone so much of the hate of sinners against himself, so that you may not be tired and feeble of purpose.

To all those who are dear to me, I give sharp words and punishment: then with all your heart have sorrow for your evil ways.