'Loves' in the Bible
For those whom the Lord loves He corrects,Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.
Whoever loves instruction and discipline loves knowledge,But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.
He who withholds the rod [of discipline] hates his son,But he who loves him disciplines and trains him diligently and appropriately [with wisdom and love].
The way [of life] of the wicked is hateful and exceedingly offensive to the Lord,But He loves one who pursues righteousness [personal integrity, moral courage and honorable character].
Righteous lips are the delight of kings,And he who speaks right is loved.
A friend loves at all times,And a brother is born for adversity.
He who loves transgression loves strife and is quarrelsome;He who [proudly] raises his gate seeks destruction [because of his arrogant pride].
He who gains wisdom and good sense loves (preserves) his own soul;He who keeps understanding will find good and prosper.
He who loves [only selfish] pleasure will become a poor man;He who loves and is devoted to wine and [olive] oil will not become rich.
He who loves purity of heartAnd whose speech is gracious will have the king as his friend.
A man who loves [skillful and godly] wisdom makes his father joyful,But he who associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.