Proverbs 3:12

New King James Version

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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