Proverbs 3:11

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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.

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  • Prov 3:12
    90%

    12For the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.

  • Heb 12:5-11
    7 verses
    85%

    5And 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."

    6For the Lord disciplines those He loves, and He chastises every son He accepts.

    7If you endure discipline, God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline?

    8If you are not disciplined—and everyone undergoes discipline—then you are illegitimate children and not true sons.

    9Moreover, 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!

    10Our 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.

    11No 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.

  • Job 5:17
    82%

    17Behold, blessed is the one whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.

  • Prov 19:18
    80%

    18Discipline your son while there is hope, and do not desire his death.

  • Deut 8:5
    79%

    5Know then in your heart that just as a man disciplines his son, so the Lord your God disciplines you.

  • Prov 13:24
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    24Whoever spares the rod hates their child, but the one who loves their child is diligent to discipline them.

  • Prov 23:13-15
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    13Do not withhold discipline from a child; though you strike him with the rod, he will not die.

    14You shall strike him with the rod and deliver his soul from Sheol.

    15My son, if your heart becomes wise, my heart will also rejoice.

  • Prov 29:17
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    17Discipline your son, and he will bring you peace; he will give delight to your soul.

  • Ps 6:1
    76%

    1For the director, with stringed instruments, on the eighth. A psalm of David.

  • Ps 38:1
    76%

    1A psalm of David, to bring to remembrance.

  • Prov 15:5
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    5A fool despises his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction is wise.

  • Prov 13:1
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    1A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a mocker does not heed rebuke.

  • Deut 21:18
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    18If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father or mother, and they discipline him but he will not listen to them,

  • Rev 3:19
    76%

    19Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent.

  • Ps 94:12
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    12Blessed is the one you discipline, LORD, the one you teach from Your law.

  • Prov 15:10
    75%

    10Harsh discipline comes to those who forsake the right path; anyone who hates correction will die.

  • Prov 1:8
    75%

    8Listen, my son, to your father's instruction, and do not forsake your mother's teaching,

  • Prov 27:11
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    11Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I may answer anyone who reproaches me.

  • Eph 6:4
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    4Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

  • Prov 3:10
    74%

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

  • Jer 10:24
    74%

    24Discipline me, Lord, but only in due measure—not in Your anger, or You will reduce me to nothing.

  • Prov 22:15
    74%

    15Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far away.

  • Prov 3:1
    74%

    1My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments.

  • Prov 15:31-32
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    73%

    31The ear that listens to life-giving correction will dwell among the wise.

    32Those who ignore discipline despise themselves, but those who heed correction gain understanding.

  • Col 3:21
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    21Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they won’t become discouraged.

  • Prov 13:18
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    18Poverty and shame come to those who ignore discipline, but those who heed correction are honored.

  • Prov 22:6
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    6Train a child in the way he should go, and even when he is old he will not depart from it.

  • Prov 5:12
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    12You will say, 'How I hated discipline, and my heart despised correction!'

  • Prov 19:27
    73%

    27Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

  • Prov 10:17
    73%

    17The one who heeds discipline is on the path of life, but the one who rejects correction leads others astray.

  • Prov 4:1
    72%

    1Listen, my sons, to the instruction of a father; pay attention so you may gain understanding.

  • Prov 1:25
    72%

    25And you ignored all my advice and would have none of my correction,

  • Prov 12:1
    72%

    1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is senseless.

  • Prov 29:15
    72%

    15The rod of correction and discipline impart wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

  • Prov 29:1
    72%

    1A man who is often corrected but stubbornly stiffens his neck will be suddenly broken beyond healing.

  • Ps 118:18
    72%

    18The Lord has disciplined me severely, but He has not given me over to death.

  • Prov 1:23
    71%

    23If you turn at my correction, behold, I will pour out my Spirit to you; I will make my words known to you.

  • Prov 17:25
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    25A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the mother who bore him.

  • 2 Sam 7:14
    71%

    14I will be his father, and he shall be my son. When he sins, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the stripes of the sons of men.

  • Ps 94:10
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    10Does He who disciplines nations not rebuke? Does He who teaches mankind knowledge not know?