Verse Comparison: Proverbs 3:11
American Standard Version
My son, despise not the chastening of Jehovah; Neither be weary of his reproof:
Amplified® Bible
My son, do not despise {or} shrink from the chastening of the Lord [His correction by punishment or by subjection to suffering or trial]; neither be weary of {or} impatient about {or} loathe {or} abhor His reproof,
Contemporary English Version
My child, don't turn away or become bitter when the LORD corrects you.
Darby English Version
My son, despise not the instruction of Jehovah, neither be weary of his chastisement;
Good News Bible
My child, when the LORD corrects you, pay close attention and take it as a warning.
King James Version
My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
New American Standard Bible
My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD Or loathe His reproof,
New International Version
My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline
and do not resent his rebuke,
New King James Version
My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD,
Nor detest His correction;
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD Or loathe His reproof,
Revised Standard Version
My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline or be weary of his reproof,
Young's Literal Translation
Chastisement of Jehovah, my son, despise not, And be not vexed with His reproof,