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Berean Standard Bible

“for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.”

Proverbs 3:12

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Study note

Proverbs 3 is a father's appeal to his son to trust the Lord and value wisdom. Just before this verse comes the call not to despise the Lord's discipline.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.

World English Bible (WEB)

for whom Yahweh loves, he reproves; even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.

King James Version (KJV)

For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth; Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For to those who are dear to him the Lord says sharp words, and makes the son in whom he has delight undergo pain.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque al que ama castiga, como el padre al hijo á quien quiere.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

pues el Señor corrige al que ama, así como el padre corrige al hijo que es su alegría.

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