Proverbs 3:12

New International Version

because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.

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

Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent.

Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.

Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.

As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him;

because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.”

Blessed is the one you discipline, Lord, the one you teach from your law;