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Proverbs 3:12

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

for the Lord reproves the one he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.

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As a father has compassion for his children, so the Lord has compassion for those who fear him.

Happy are those whom you discipline, O Lord, and whom you teach out of your law,

Those who spare the rod hate their children, but those who love them are diligent to discipline them.

Discipline your children, and they will give you rest; they will give delight to your heart.

Know, then, in your heart that, as a parent disciplines a child, so the Lord your God disciplines you.

for the Lord disciplines those whom he loves and chastises every child whom he accepts.”

I reprove and discipline those whom I love. Be earnest, therefore, and repent.