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

Proverbs 3:12 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૩:૧૨
કેમ કે જેમ પિતા પોતાના પુત્રને ઠપકો આપે છે તેમ યહોવાહ જેના પર પ્રેમ રાખે છે તેને ઠપકો આપે છે.
हिन्दीनीतिवचन ३:१२
जैसे पिता अपने प्रिय पुत्र को डाँटता है, वैसे ही यहोवा जिससे प्रेम रखता है उसको डाँटता है। (इफि. 6:4, इब्रा. 12:5-7)

In context

10so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.

11My son, don’t despise the LORD’s discipline, neither be weary of his correction;

12for whom the LORD loves, he corrects, even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.

13Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding.

14For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.

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