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What does Proverbs 3:12 mean?
"for whom Yahweh loves, he reproves; even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights."
— Proverbs 3:12 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
Honor Yahweh with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase:
so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.
My son, don’t despise Yahweh’s discipline, neither be weary of his reproof:
for whom Yahweh loves, he reproves; even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding.
For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.
She is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her.
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