Proverbs 3:12

Modern King James Version

for whom Jehovah loves He corrects, even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.

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And you have known with your heart, that, as a man chastens his son, so Jehovah your God chastens you.

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

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

He who spares his rod hates his son, but he who loves him chastens him early.

As a father pities his children, Jehovah pities those who fear Him.

for whom the Lord loves He chastens, and He scourges every son whom He receives."

Blessed is the man whom You chasten, O Jehovah, to teach him out of Your Law;