Proverbs 3:12

Proverbs chapter 3 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

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

King James Version · 1611

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

American Standard Version · 1901

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

v.11My son, despise not the chastening of Jehovah; Neither be weary of his reproof:

v.12This passage

v.13Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Revelation 3:19
As many as I love, I reprove and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
Proverbs 13:24
He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
Proverbs 29:17
Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
Deuteronomy 8:5
And thou shalt consider in thy heart, that, as a man chasteneth his son, so Jehovah thy God chasteneth thee.
Psalms 103:13
Like as a father pitieth his children, So Jehovah pitieth them that fear him.