Verse 11

My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline, and do not be weary of His reproof.

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  • Job 5:17 : 17 Behold, blessed is the one whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.
  • Heb 12:5-9 : 5 And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: "My son, do not take lightly the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when you are reproved by Him." 6 For the Lord disciplines those He loves, and He chastises every son He accepts. 7 If you endure discipline, God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? 8 If you are not disciplined—and everyone undergoes discipline—then you are illegitimate children and not true sons. 9 Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. How much more should we submit to the Father of spirits and live! 10 Our earthly fathers disciplined us for a few days as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness. 11 No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. 12 Therefore, strengthen your drooping hands and your weak knees.
  • 1 Cor 11:32 : 32 Nevertheless, when we are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined so that we may not be condemned with the world.
  • 2 Cor 4:1 : 1 Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as we were shown mercy, we do not lose heart.
  • 2 Cor 4:16-17 : 16 Therefore, we do not lose heart. Even though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our momentary and light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.
  • Heb 12:3 : 3 Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
  • Ps 94:12 : 12 Blessed is the one you discipline, LORD, the one you teach from Your law.
  • Prov 24:10 : 10 If you falter in a day of trouble, your strength is small.
  • Isa 40:30-31 : 30 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31 but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
  • Rev 3:19 : 19 Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent.
  • Job 4:5 : 5 But now it has come to you, and you are weary; it touches you, and you are troubled.