Proverbs 3:12
For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
Proverbs 3:12 in other translations
| BSB | for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights. |
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| WEB | for whom the LORD loves, he corrects, even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights. |
| ASV | For whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth, Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. |
| YLT | For whom Jehovah loveth He reproveth, Even as a father the son He is pleased with. |
| DARBY | for whom Jehovah loveth he chasteneth, even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. |
| BBE | For to those who are dear to him the Lord says sharp words, and makes the son in whom he has delight undergo pain. |
| Webster | For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. |
What does Proverbs 3:12 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 3:11-12
11-12. The true intent of afflictions considered; they do not contradict the assertion of the blessed state of the pious (Job 5:17; He 12:5, 6).
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Proverbs 3:7-12
There is not a greater enemy to the fear of the Lord in the heart, than self-conceit of our own wisdom. The prudence and sobriety which religion teaches, tend not only to the health of the soul, but to the health of the body. Worldly wealth is but poor substance, yet, such as it is, we must honour God with it; and those that do good with what they have, shall have more to do more good with. Should the Lord visit us…
Proverbs 3:12 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Proverbs 3:12
- Deuteronomy 8:5
Thou shalt also consider in thine heart, that, as a man chasteneth his son, so the Lord thy God chasteneth thee.
- Revelation 3:19
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
- Proverbs 29:17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
- Proverbs 13:24
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
- Psalms 103:13
Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Context
- Proverbs 3:11
My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of his correction:
- Proverbs 3:12
For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
- Proverbs 3:13
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
Proverbs 3:12 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Porque al que ama castiga, como el padre al hijo á quien quiere. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | car celui que l’ Éternel aime, il le discipline, comme un père le fils auquel il prend plaisir. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Denn wen Jehova liebt, den züchtigt er, und zwar wie ein Vater den Sohn, an dem er Wohlgefallen hat. - |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | quem enim diligit Dominus, corripit, et quasi pater in filio complacet sibi. |