Proverbs 3:11-12
Christian Standard Bible
11 Do not despise the Lord’s instruction, my son,
and do not loathe his discipline;(A)
12 for the Lord disciplines the one he loves,
just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights.(B)
Proverbs 3:11-12
New Living Translation
11 My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline,
and don’t be upset when he corrects you.
12 For the Lord corrects those he loves,
just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.[a]
Proverbs 10:17
Christian Standard Bible
17 The one who follows instruction is on the path to life,
but the one who rejects correction goes astray.(A)
Proverbs 10:17
New Living Translation
17 People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life,
but those who ignore correction will go astray.
Proverbs 12:1
Christian Standard Bible
12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but one who hates correction is stupid.(A)
Proverbs 12:1
New Living Translation
12 To learn, you must love discipline;
it is stupid to hate correction.
Proverbs 13:18
Christian Standard Bible
18 Poverty and disgrace come to those
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.(A)
Proverbs 13:18
New Living Translation
18 If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace;
if you accept correction, you will be honored.
Proverbs 13:24
Christian Standard Bible
24 The one who will not use the rod hates his son,(A)
but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.(B)
Proverbs 13:24
New Living Translation
24 Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children.
Those who love their children care enough to discipline them.
Proverbs 15:5
Christian Standard Bible
5 A fool despises his father’s discipline,
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.(A)
Proverbs 15:5
New Living Translation
5 Only a fool despises a parent’s[a] discipline;
whoever learns from correction is wise.
Footnotes
- 15:5 Hebrew father’s.
Proverbs 15:10
Christian Standard Bible
10 Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path;
the one who hates correction will die.
Proverbs 15:10
New Living Translation
10 Whoever abandons the right path will be severely disciplined;
whoever hates correction will die.
Proverbs 15:12
Christian Standard Bible
12 A mocker doesn’t love one who corrects him;(A)
he will not consult the wise.
Proverbs 15:12
New Living Translation
12 Mockers hate to be corrected,
so they stay away from the wise.
Proverbs 15:32
Christian Standard Bible
32 Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,(A)
but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.[a](B)
Footnotes
- 15:32 Lit acquires a heart
Proverbs 15:32
New Living Translation
32 If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself;
but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.
Proverbs 19:18
Christian Standard Bible
18 Discipline your son while there is hope;
don’t set your heart on being the cause of his death.[a](A)
Footnotes
- 19:18 Lit don’t lift up your soul to his death
Proverbs 19:18
New Living Translation
18 Discipline your children while there is hope.
Otherwise you will ruin their lives.
Proverbs 20:30
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 20:30 Lit beatings the chambers of the belly
Proverbs 20:30
New Living Translation
30 Physical punishment cleanses away evil;[a]
such discipline purifies the heart.
Footnotes
- 20:30 The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain.
Proverbs 22:6
Christian Standard Bible
6 Start a youth out on his way;(A)
even when he grows old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6
New Living Translation
6 Direct your children onto the right path,
and when they are older, they will not leave it.
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