Verse Comparison: Proverbs 3:12
American Standard Version
For whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth; Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
Amplified® Bible
For whom the Lord loves He corrects, even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.
Contemporary English Version
The LORD corrects everyone he loves, just as parents correct their favorite child.
Darby English Version
for whom Jehovah loveth he chasteneth, even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
Good News Bible
The LORD corrects those he loves, as parents correct a child of whom they are proud.
King James Version
For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
New American Standard Bible
For whom the LORD loves He reproves, Even as a father {corrects} the son in whom he delights.
New International Version
because the LORD disciplines those he loves,
as a father the son he delights in.
New King James Version
For whom the LORD loves He corrects,
Just as a father the son in whom he delights.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For whom the LORD loves He reproves, Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.
Revised Standard Version
for the LORD reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.
Young's Literal Translation
For whom Jehovah loveth He reproveth, Even as a father the son He is pleased with.
