Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
My son, do not reject the LORD's discipline, and do not despise his correction,
New American Standard Bible
Or loathe His reproof,
King James Version
My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
Holman Bible
and do not loathe His discipline;
A Conservative Version
My son, despise not the chastening of LORD, nor be weary of his reproof.
American Standard Version
My son, despise not the chastening of Jehovah; Neither be weary of his reproof:
Amplified
My son, do not reject or take lightly the discipline of the Lord [learn from your mistakes and the testing that comes from His correction through discipline];
Nor despise His rebuke,
Bible in Basic English
My son, do not make your heart hard against the Lord's teaching; do not be made angry by his training:
Darby Translation
My son, despise not the instruction of Jehovah, neither be weary of his chastisement;
Julia Smith Translation
My son, thou shalt not reject the instruction of Jehovah, and thou shalt not loathe upon his reproofs:
King James 2000
My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
Lexham Expanded Bible
Do not despise the discipline of Yahweh, my child. Do not be weary of his reproof
Modern King James verseion
My son, do not despise the chastening of Jehovah; nor be weary with His correction;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD, neither faint when thou are rebuked of him.
NET Bible
My child, do not despise discipline from the Lord, and do not loathe his rebuke.
New Heart English Bible
My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline, neither be weary of his reproof:
The Emphasized Bible
The, chastening of Yahweh, my son, do not reject, nor loathe his rebuke;
Webster
My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
World English Bible
My son, don't despise Yahweh's discipline, neither be weary of his reproof:
Youngs Literal Translation
Chastisement of Jehovah, my son, despise not, And be not vexed with His reproof,
Themes
Adoption » Subjects saints to the fatherly discipline of God
Afflicted saints » Should not despise chastening
Afflictions » Chastisement, a mark of the father's love
Chastisement » Who the lord chastens
Despisement » What not to despise
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 3:11
Images Proverbs 3:11
Prayers for Proverbs 3:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
Happy Is The One Who Finds Wisdom
10 so your barns will be filled with abundance, and your vats will burst open with new wine. 11 My son, do not reject the LORD's discipline, and do not despise his correction, 12 because the LORD corrects the person he loves, just as a father corrects the son he delights in.
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Cross References
Job 5:17
"Indeed, how blessed is the person whom God reproves! So never disrespect the discipline of the Almighty,
Job 4:5
"But now it's your turn, and you're the one who is worn out! Now it's striking you, and you're dismayed!
Psalm 94:12
How blessed is the man whom you instruct, LORD, whom you teach from your Law,
Proverbs 24:10
If you grow weary when times are troubled, your strength is limited.
Isaiah 40:30-31
Even boys grow tired and weary, and young men collapse and fall,
1 Corinthians 11:32
Now, while we are being judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so we won't be condemned along with the world.
2 Corinthians 4:1
Therefore, since we have this ministry through the mercy shown to us, we do not get discouraged.
2 Corinthians 4:16-17
That's why we are not discouraged. No, even if outwardly we are wearing out, inwardly we are being renewed each and every day.
Hebrews 12:3
Think about the one who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you may not become tired and give up.
Hebrews 12:5-12
You have forgotten the encouragement that is addressed to you as sons: "My son, do not think lightly of the Lord's discipline or give up when you are corrected by him.
Revelation 3:19
I correct and discipline those whom I love, so be serious and repent!