Proverbs 3:12

English Standard Version 2016

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

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

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

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

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

As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.

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

Blessed is the man whom you discipline, O Lord, and whom you teach out of your law,