Joyful are those you discipline, Lord, those you teach with your instructions.
“But consider the joy of those corrected by God! Do not despise the discipline of the Almighty when you sin.
I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word.
My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees.
Fear the Lord if you are wise! His voice calls to everyone in Jerusalem: “The armies of destruction are coming; the Lord is sending them.
Yet when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned along with the world.
Think about it: Just as a parent disciplines a child, the Lord your God disciplines you for your own good.
I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference.