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Proverbs 3:12 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. "
Proverbs 3:12
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So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
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Proverbs 3:1
"My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:"
Proverbs 3:2
"For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add"
Proverbs 3:3
"Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:"
Proverbs 3:3
"Let not mercy and good faith go from you; let them be hanging round your neck, recorded on your heart;"
Proverbs 3:4
"So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man."
Proverbs 3:5
"Put all your hope in God, not looking to your reason for support."
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