Proverbs 3:12

King James 2000

For whom the LORD loves he corrects; even as a father the son in whom he delights.

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You shall also consider in your heart, that, as a man chastens his son, so the LORD your God chastens you.

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yea, he shall give delight unto your soul.

He that spares his rod hates his son: but he that loves him chastens him early.

Like as a father pities his children, so the LORD pities them that fear him.

For whom the Lord loves he chastens, and scourges every son whom he receives.

Blessed is the man whom you chasten, O LORD, and teach him out of your law;