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Proverbs 3:12
For the Lord correcteth him, whome he loueth, euen as the father doeth the childe in whom he deliteth.
Proverbs 3:12 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 3:12 in other translations
For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.
for whom the LORD loves, he corrects, even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.
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In context
9 Honour the Lord with thy riches, and with the first fruites of all thine increase.
10 So shall thy barnes be filled with abundance, and thy presses shall burst with newe wine.
11 My sonne, refuse not the chastening of the Lord, neither be grieued with his correction.
12 For the Lord correcteth him, whome he loueth, euen as the father doeth the childe in whom he deliteth.
13 Blessed is the man that findeth wisedome, and the man that getteth vnderstanding.
14 For the marchandise thereof is better then the marchandise of siluer, and the gaine thereof is better then golde.
15 It is more precious then pearles: and all things that thou canst desire, are not to be compared vnto her.
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