Proverbs 3:12 · KJV
“For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son {in whom} he delighteth.”
— Proverbs 3:12
My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
Happy {is} the man {that} findeth wisdom, and the man {that} getteth understanding. {that getteth...: Heb. that draweth out understanding}
Proverbs 3 — Context
So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
11My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
12For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son {in whom} he delighteth.
13Happy {is} the man {that} findeth wisdom, and the man {that} getteth understanding. {that getteth...: Heb. that draweth out understanding}
14For the merchandise of it {is} better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
Cross References
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.