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Proverbs 3:12

WEB

12for whom the LORD loves, he corrects, even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.

KJV

12For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

BSB

12[+] for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.

FBV

12for the Lord corrects those he loves, as a father corrects a son who pleases him.

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Extra References

Deuteronomy 8:5

5You shall consider in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you.


Revelation 3:19

19As many as I love, I reprove and chasten. Be zealous therefore, and repent.


Proverbs 29:17

17Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.


Proverbs 13:24

24One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.


Psalms 103:13

13Like a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him.