God’s Word Translation
Proverbs 3:12
12because the Lord warns the one he loves, even as a father warns a son with whom he is pleased.
Proverbs 3:12 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
- New International Version (NIV)because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.
- English Standard Version (ESV)for the Lord reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.
- New King James Version (NKJV)For whom the Lord loves He corrects, Just as a father the son in whom he delights.
Context of Proverbs 3:12
10Then your barns will be full, and your vats will overflow with fresh wine. 11Do not reject the discipline of the Lord, my son, and do not resent his warning, because the Lord warns the one he loves, even as a father warns a son with whom he is pleased. 13Blessed is the one who finds wisdom and the one who obtains understanding. 14The profit ⌞gained⌟ from ⌞wisdom⌟ is greater than the profit ⌞gained⌟ from silver. Its yield is better than fine gold.
Read all of Proverbs 3Proverbs 3:12 word by word
כִּ֤י אֶ֥ת אֲשֶׁ֣ר יֶאֱהַ֣ב יְהוָ֣ה יוֹכִ֑יחַ וּ֝כְאָ֗ב אֶת־בֵּ֥ן יִרְצֶֽה׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 3:12
- Proverbs 29:17Correct your son, and he will give you peace of mind. He will bring delight to your soul.
- Deuteronomy 8:5Learn this lesson by heart: The Lord your God was disciplining you as parents discipline their children.
- Psalms 103:13As a father has compassion for his children, so the Lord has compassion for those who fear him.
Commentaries on Proverbs 3:12
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12Whom the Lord loveth - To encourage thee to bear correction, know that it is a proof of God's love to thee; and thereby he shows that he treats thee as a father does his son, even that one to whom he bears the fondest affection. The last clause the Septuagint translate ̔ ̔ , "and chasteneth every son whom he receiveth;" and the apostle, Hebrews 12:6, quotes this literatim. Both clauses certainly amount to the same sense. Every son whom he receiveth, and…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12The first distinct utterance of a truth which has been so full of comfort to many thousands; it is the summing up of all controversies (compare John 9:2) as to the mystery of suffering. The apostle writing to the Hebrews can find no stronger comfort Hebrews 12:6 than this; the Church, in her visitation service, has no truer message for the sufferer.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-12Verses 7-12 There is not a greater enemy to the fear of the Lord in the heart, than self-conceit of our own wisdom. The prudence and sobriety which religion teaches, tend not only to the health of the soul, but to the health of the body. Worldly wealth is but poor substance, yet, such as it is, we must honour God with it; and those that do good with what they have, shall have more to do more good with. Should the Lord visit us with trials and sickness…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11-12The Lord’s discipline can include hardships, disappointments, and frustrations (see Hebrews 12:4–6). Like a good father, God aims to make us wise, good, and happy.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 11-1211-12. The true intent of afflictions considered; they do not contradict the assertion of the blessed state of the pious (Job 5:17; He 12:5, 6).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 3
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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