Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

“Behold, how happy is the man whom God reproves,
So do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.

King James Version

Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:

Holman Bible

See how happy the man is God corrects;
so do not reject the discipline of the Almighty.

International Standard Version

"Indeed, how blessed is the person whom God reproves! So never disrespect the discipline of the Almighty,

A Conservative Version

Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects. Therefore do not despise thou the chastening of the Almighty.

American Standard Version

Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: Therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty.

Amplified


“Behold, how happy and fortunate is the man whom God reproves,
So do not despise or reject the discipline of the Almighty [subjecting you to trial and suffering].

Bible in Basic English

Truly, that man is happy who has training from the hand of God: so do not let your heart be shut to the teaching of the Ruler of all.

Darby Translation

Behold, happy is the man whom +God correcteth; therefore despise not the chastening of the Almighty.

Julia Smith Translation

Behold, happy the man God shall rebuke him: and thou shalt not reject the correction of the Almighty:

King James 2000

Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects: therefore despise not the chastening of the Almighty:

Lexham Expanded Bible

"Look, happy [is the] human being whom God reproves; and you must not despise the discipline of Shaddai,

Modern King James verseion

Behold, blessed is the man whom God corrects. Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

"Behold, happy is the man whom God punisheth: therefore, despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty.

NET Bible

"Therefore, blessed is the man whom God corrects, so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.

New Heart English Bible

"Behold, blessed is the man whom God corrects. Therefore do not despise the chastening of Shaddai.

The Emphasized Bible

Lo! how happy is the man whom God correcteth! Therefore, the chastening of the Almighty, do not thou refuse;

Webster

Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:

World English Bible

"Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects. Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty.

Youngs Literal Translation

Lo, the happiness of mortal man, God doth reprove him: And the chastisement of the Mighty despise not,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
אשׁר 
'esher 
Usage: 45

is the man
אנושׁ 
'enowsh 
Usage: 42

אלהּ אלוהּ 
'elowahh 
God, god
Usage: 57

not thou the chastening
מוּסר 
Muwcar 
Usage: 50

References

Context Readings

Blessing Comes When God Corrects You

16 The poor have hope when wrongdoing shuts its mouth. 17 “Behold, how happy is the man whom God reproves,
So do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.
18 God inflicts wounds and he bandages. He strikes but his hands make you well.



Cross References

Psalm 94:12

Jehovah, how happy are those you instruct, the ones to whom you teach your law!

James 1:12

The man who endures under trial is blessed. For when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.

Hebrews 12:5-11

You have forgotten the exhortation that reasons with you as to sons: My son, do not despise (regard lightly) discipline from Jehovah and do not lose heart when he corrects you. (Proverbs 3:11, 12)

Revelation 3:19

I reprove and discipline those whom I love: be zealous therefore, and repent.

Proverbs 3:11-12

My son, do not despise Jehovah's discipline or be weary of his correction.

Jeremiah 31:18

I hear the people of Israel say in grief, 'Jehovah, we were like an untamed animal, but you taught us to obey. Bring us back for we are ready to return to you, Jehovah our God.

James 5:11

As you know, those who have endured are called blessed. You have heard of the patience (perseverance) (endurance) of Job, and have seen the outcome Jehovah provided, how he was very tender with his affection and mercy. (Psalm 103:8)

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