Proverbs 3:12

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

Berean Standard Bible
Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

for whom the LORD loves, he corrects, even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

For the Lord correcteth him, whome he loueth, euen as the father doeth the childe in whom he deliteth.

Darby Translation

for whom Jehovah loveth he chasteneth, even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

Young's Literal Translation

For whom Jehovah loveth He reproveth, Even as a father the son He is pleased with.

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.

In context

11My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke;

13Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,

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