12for whom Jehovah loveth he chasteneth, even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.


In Context

9 Honour Jehovah with thy substance, and with the first-fruits of all thine increase;

10 so shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy vats shall overflow with new wine.

11 My son, despise not the instruction of Jehovah, neither be weary of his chastisement;

12 for whom Jehovah loveth he chasteneth, even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

13 Blessed is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

14 For the gain thereof is better than the gain of silver, and her revenue than fine gold.

Proverbs 3:12 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

3:12For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son [in whom] he delighteth.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

3:12because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

3:12For whom the Lord loveth, he chastiseth: and as a father in the son he pleaseth himself.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

3:12For whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth; Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

3:12For whom the LORD loveth he reproveth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:12For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:12for whom Yahweh loves, he reproves; even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

3:12For whom Jehovah loveth He reproveth, Even as a father the son He is pleased with.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

3:12For whom the LORD loves he corrects; even as a father the son in whom he delights.