Proverbs 3:11 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 3:11

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9 ^aHonor the Lord with your possessions,
And with the firstfruits of all your increase;

10 ^aSo your barns will be filled with plenty,
And your vats will overflow with new wine.

11 ^aMy son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord,
Nor detest His correction;

12 For whom the Lord loves He corrects,
^aJust as a father the son in whom he delights.

13 ^aHappy is the man who finds wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding;

14 ^aFor her proceeds are better than the profits of silver,
And her gain than fine gold.

15 She is more precious than rubies,
And ^aall the things you may desire cannot compare with her.

16 ^aLength of days is in her right hand,
In her left hand riches and honor.

17 ^aHer ways are ways of pleasantness,
And all her paths are peace.

18 She is ^aa tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy are all who¹ retain her.

19 ^aThe Lord by wisdom founded the earth;
By understanding He established the heavens;

20 By His knowledge the depths were ^abroken up,
And clouds drop down the dew.

21 My son, let them not depart from your eyes—
Keep sound wisdom and discretion;

22 So they will be life to your soul
And grace to your neck.

23 ^aThen you will walk safely in your way,
And your foot will not stumble.

24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.

Verse Comparison: Proverbs 3:11

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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,

New English Translation
My child, do not despise discipline from the Lord,¹ and do not loathe² his rebuke.

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