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Proverbs 3:12

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 3:12 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth; Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth; Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
Proverbs 3:12 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 3

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
9Honor Jehovah with thy substance, And with the first-fruits of all thine increase:
10So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, And thy vats shall overflow with new wine.
11My son, despise not the chastening of Jehovah; Neither be weary of his reproof:
12For whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth; Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
13Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding.
14For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold.
15She is more precious than rubies: And none of the things thou canst desire are to be compared unto her.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“[There is] a generation [that are] pure in their own eyes, etc.] Not in the eyes of God, who sees the heart, and all the impurities of it, as well as of life and conversation; nor in the eyes of others, though such may appear outwardly righteous before men; but in their own eyes, in their own conceit and imagination, trusting in themselves that they are righteous: but such have not their eyes opened or enlightened to see the plague of their own hearts, the spirituality of the law of God, the perfection of righteousness that requires; nor the righteousness and holiness of God himself; nor the imperfection and insufficiency of their own; did they, they would not seem pure and righteous to…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“he delighteth--or receiveth as denoting reconciliation regarding the offense which produced chastisement.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The first distinct utterance of a truth which has been so full of comfort to many thousands; it is the summing up of all controversies (compare John 9:2) as to the mystery of suffering. The apostle writing to the Hebrews can find no stronger comfort Hebrews 12:6 than this; the Church, in her visitation service, has no truer message for the sufferer. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Pro 29:17; Deu 8:5; Psa 103:13 Proverbs 3:13”
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