Parallel Verses
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.
Amplified
For those whom the Lord loves He corrects,
Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.
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
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Devotionals about Proverbs 3:12
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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 despise the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
12
Even
Names
Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:5
And know in thine heart, that as a man chastens his son, so the LORD thy God chastens thee.
Psalm 103:13
Like as a father has mercy upon his children, so the LORD has mercy upon those that fear him.
Proverbs 13:24
He that cuts short chastening hates his son, but he that loves him chastens him early.
Proverbs 29:17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Revelation 3:19
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten; be zealous therefore, and repent.