Proverbs 3:12
King James Version (KJV)
For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
In context
10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
11 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
12 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
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Proverbs 3:12 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
- WEB World English Bible
- for whom the LORD loves, he corrects, even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.
- ASV American Standard Version
- For whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth, Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- For whom Jehovah loveth He reproveth, Even as a father the son He is pleased with.
- DBY Darby Translation
- for whom Jehovah loveth he chasteneth, even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
- WBS Webster Bible
- For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.