12 because the Lord disciplines those he loves,(A)
    as a father the son he delights in.[a](B)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:12 Hebrew; Septuagint loves, / and he chastens everyone he accepts as his child

Know then in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so the Lord your God disciplines you.(A)

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19 Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline.(A) So be earnest and repent.(B)

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17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;
    they will bring you the delights you desire.(A)

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24 Whoever spares the rod(A) hates their children,
    but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline(B) them.(C)

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13 As a father has compassion(A) on his children,
    so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him;

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