For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
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Verse 12 is found in chapter 3 of Proverbs. The father urges his son to keep his teachings in his heart and connects faithfulness with steadfast love, truth, trust in the Lord, and acknowledgment of God in all one’s ways. The famous call to trust in the Lord rather than rely on one’s own understanding does not eliminate thought, but rejects self-sufficiency. Divine correction also appears as an expression of a fatherly relationship rather than merely punishment.
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Compare Proverbs 3:12 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Denn welchen der HERR liebt, den straft er, und hat doch Wohlgefallen an ihm wie ein Vater am Sohn.
Porque al que ama castiga, Como el padre al hijo a quien quiere.
Car l'Eternel châtie celui qu'il aime, Comme un père l'enfant qu'il chérit.
Perciocchè il Signore gastiga chi egli ama; Anzi come un padre il figliuolo ch’egli gradisce
Porque o SENHOR repreende aquele a quem ama, assim como o pai ao filho a quem quer bem.
因為耶和華所愛的,他必責備, 正如父親責備所喜愛的兒子。
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