Proverbs 3:12

Lighthouse Bible 2006

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

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As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him.

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

He who spares his rod hates his son: but he who loves him disciplines him early.

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

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

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

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