Proverbs 3:12

Bible in Basic English 1965

For to those who are dear to him the Lord says sharp words, and makes the son in whom he has delight undergo pain.

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

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.

Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.

He who keeps back his rod is unkind to his son: the loving father gives punishment with care.

As a father has pity on his children, so the Lord has pity on his worshippers.

For the Lord sends punishment on his loved ones; everyone whom he takes as his son has experience of his rod.

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