Proverbs 3:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 3:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 3:11 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 3:11 — KJV
“My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:”
— Proverbs 3:11 (KJV)
Proverbs 3:11 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 3:11
“And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:11: son, despise, chastening
“And Moses said unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons, Uncover not your heads, neither rend your clothes; lest ye die, and lest wrath come upon all the people: but let your brethren, the whole house of Israel, bewail the burning which the LORD hath kindled.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:11: son, lord, neither
“And when the LORD saw it, he abhorred them, because of the provoking of his sons, and of his daughters. abhorred: or, despised”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:11: son, despise, lord
“And Gideon said unto them, I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you: the LORD shall rule over you.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:11: son, lord, neither
“Then spake the woman whose the living child was unto the king, for her bowels yearned upon her son, and she said, O my lord, give her the living child, and in no wise slay it. But the other said, Let it be neither mine nor thine, but divide it. yearned: Heb. were hot”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:11: son, lord, neither
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