Proverbs 3:11-12
Legacy Standard Bible
11 (A)My son, do not reject the [a]discipline of Yahweh
Or loathe His reproof,
12 For (B)whom Yahweh loves He reproves,
Even (C)as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:11 Or instruction
Proverbs 3:11-12
International Standard Version
11 My son, do not reject the Lord’s discipline,
and do not despise his correction,
12 because the Lord corrects the person he loves,
just as a father corrects[a] the son he delights in.[b]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:12 The Heb. lacks corrects
- Proverbs 3:12 So MT; LXX reads loves, and he punishes every son he accepts
Proverbs 10:17
Legacy Standard Bible
17 He (A)is on the path of life who keeps discipline,
But he who forsakes reproof makes [a]himself wander about.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:17 Or others
Proverbs 10:17
International Standard Version
17 Whoever heeds correction is on the pathway to life,
but someone who ignores exhortation goes astray.
Proverbs 12:1
Legacy Standard Bible
12 Whoever loves [a]discipline loves knowledge,
But he who hates reproof is senseless.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:1 Or instruction
Proverbs 12:1
International Standard Version
Wisdom and Wickedness Contrasted
12 The person who loves correction loves knowledge,
but anyone who hates a rebuke is stupid.
Proverbs 13:18
Legacy Standard Bible
18 Poverty and disgrace come to him who (A)neglects [a]discipline,
But he who keeps reproof will be honored.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:18 Or instruction
Proverbs 13:18
International Standard Version
18 Poverty and shame are for those who ignore correction,
but whoever listens to instruction gains honor.
Proverbs 13:24
Legacy Standard Bible
24 He who (A)holds back his [a]rod hates his son,
But he who loves him [b](B)disciplines him diligently.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:24 Correction, discipline
- Proverbs 13:24 Lit seeks him earnestly with discipline
Proverbs 13:24
International Standard Version
24 Whoever does not discipline[a] his son hates him,
but whoever loves him is diligent to correct him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:24 Lit. Whoever spares the rod
Proverbs 15:5
Legacy Standard Bible
5 An ignorant fool spurns his father’s discipline,
But he who keeps reproof is prudent.
Proverbs 15:5
International Standard Version
5 A fool rejects his father’s instructions,
but anyone who respects[a] reproof acts sensibly.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:5 Lit. keeps
Proverbs 15:10
Legacy Standard Bible
10 Grievous discipline is for him who forsakes the way;
He who hates reproof will die.
Proverbs 15:10
International Standard Version
10 Severe punishment awaits anyone who wanders off the path—
anyone who despises reproof will die.
Proverbs 15:12
Legacy Standard Bible
12 A (A)scoffer does not love one who reproves him,
He will not go to the wise.
Proverbs 15:12
International Standard Version
12 The arrogant mocker never loves the one who corrects him;
he will not inquire of[a] the wise.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:12 Lit. not go to
Proverbs 15:32
Legacy Standard Bible
32 He who (A)neglects discipline (B)despises his soul,
But he who (C)listens to reproof acquires a heart of wisdom.
Proverbs 15:32
International Standard Version
32 Whoever ignores instruction hates himself,
but anyone who heeds reproof gains understanding.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:32 Lit. heart
Proverbs 19:18
Legacy Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:18 Lit lift up
Proverbs 19:18
International Standard Version
18 Discipline your son while there is still hope—
but don’t set your heart on his destruction.
Proverbs 20:30
Legacy Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:30 Lit chambers of the stomach
Proverbs 20:30
International Standard Version
30 Blows that wound clean away evil;
such beatings cleanse[a] the innermost being.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:30 The Heb. lacks cleanse
Proverbs 22:6
Legacy Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:6 Lit Dedicate
- Proverbs 22:6 Or in the way he should go, according to his own way
- Proverbs 22:6 Lit turn away
Proverbs 22:6
International Standard Version
6 Train a child in the way appropriate for him,
and when he becomes older, he will not turn from it.
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