Proverbs 3:12

New King James Version

For whom the Lord loves He corrects, Just as a father the son in whom he delights.

Cross References

Psalm 103:13

As a father pities his children, So the Lord pities those who fear Him.

Psalm 94:12

Blessed is the man whom You instruct, O Lord, And teach out of Your law,

Proverbs 13:24

He who spares his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.

Proverbs 29:17

Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul.

Deuteronomy 8:5

You should know in your heart that as a man chastens his son, so the Lord your God chastens you.

Hebrews 12:6

For whom the Lord loves He chastens, And scourges every son whom He receives.”

Revelation 3:19

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