Job 5:17

New Century Version

“The one whom God corrects is happy, so do not hate being corrected by the Almighty.

Cross References

Job 11:13

“You must give your whole heart to him and hold out your hands to him for help.

Job 15:11

Is the comfort God gives you not enough for you, even when words are spoken gently to you?

Job 36:15

But God saves those who suffer through their suffering; he gets them to listen through their pain.

Job 36:16

“God is gently calling you from the jaws of trouble to an open place of freedom where he has set your table full of the best food.

Job 8:5

But you should ask God for help and pray to the Almighty for mercy.

Psalm 118:18

The Lord has taught me a hard lesson, but he did not let me die.

Psalm 94:12

Lord, those you correct are happy; you teach them from your law.

Jeremiah 31:18

“I have heard Israel moaning: ‘Lord, you punished me, and I have learned my lesson. I was like a calf that had never been trained. Take me back so that I may come back. You truly are the Lord my God.

Deuteronomy 8:5

Know in your heart that the Lord your God corrects you as a parent corrects a child.

James 1:12

When people are tempted and still continue strong, they should be happy. After they have proved their faith, God will reward them with life forever. God promised this to all those who love him.

James 5:11

We say they are happy because they did not give up. You have heard about Job’s patience, and you know the Lord’s purpose for him in the end. You know the Lord is full of mercy and is kind.

Revelation 3:19

“I correct and punish those whom I love. So be eager to do right, and change your hearts and lives.