Proverbs 3:12

American Standard Version

For whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth, Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

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Proverbs 3:12 in other translations

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

Proverbs 3:12 · World English Bible

Proverbs 3:12 in context

  1. 10So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, And thy vats shall overflow with new wine.
  2. 11My son, despise not the chastening of Jehovah; Neither be weary of his reproof:
  3. 12For whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth, Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
  4. 13Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding.
  5. 14For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold.