Parallel Verses
Amplified
For those whom the Lord loves He corrects,
Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.
New American Standard Bible
Even
King James Version
For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
Holman Bible
just as a father, the son he delights in.
International Standard Version
because the LORD corrects the person he loves, just as a father corrects the son he delights in.
A Conservative Version
For whom LORD loves he reproves, {and he whips every son whom he receives (LXX/NT)}.
American Standard Version
For whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth; Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
Bible in Basic English
For to those who are dear to him the Lord says sharp words, and makes the son in whom he has delight undergo pain.
Darby Translation
for whom Jehovah loveth he chasteneth, even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
Julia Smith Translation
For whom Jehovah shall love he will rebuke, as a father the son he will delight in.
King James 2000
For whom the LORD loves he corrects; even as a father the son in whom he delights.
Lexham Expanded Bible
because whomever Yahweh will love, he will rebuke, as a father delights in his son.
Modern King James verseion
for whom Jehovah loves He corrects, even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For whom the LORD loveth, him he chasteneth: and yet delighteth in him even as a father in his own son.
NET Bible
For the Lord disciplines those he loves, just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights.
New Heart English Bible
for whom the LORD loves, he reproves; even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.
The Emphasized Bible
For, whom Yahweh loveth, he correcteth, he causeth pain to the son in whom he delighteth.
Webster
For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
World English Bible
for whom Yahweh loves, he reproves; even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.
Youngs Literal Translation
For whom Jehovah loveth He reproveth, Even as a father the son He is pleased with.
Themes
Adoption » Subjects saints to the fatherly discipline of God
Afflicted saints » Exhibit the love and faithfulness of God
Afflictions » Chastisement, a mark of the father's love
Afflictions » Exhibit the love and faithfulness of God
Chastisement » Who the lord chastens
Despisement » What not to despise
Topics
Interlinear
'ab
Devotionals
Devotionals about Proverbs 3:12
Devotionals containing Proverbs 3:12
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 3:12
Images Proverbs 3:12
Prayers for Proverbs 3:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Happy Is The One Who Finds Wisdom
11
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,
For those whom the Lord loves He corrects,
Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.
Happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is the man who finds [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding and insight [learning from God’s word and life’s experiences],
Names
Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:5
Therefore, know in your heart (be fully cognizant) that the Lord your God disciplines and instructs you just as a man disciplines and instructs his son.
Psalm 103:13
Just as a father loves his children,
So the Lord loves those who fear and worship Him [with awe-filled respect and deepest reverence].
Proverbs 13:24
He who withholds the rod [of discipline] hates his son,
But he who loves him disciplines and trains him diligently and appropriately [with wisdom and love].
Proverbs 29:17
Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
Yes, he will delight your soul.
Revelation 3:19