Proverbs 3:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 3:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 3:12 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 3:12 — KJV
“For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.”
— Proverbs 3:12 (KJV)
Proverbs 3:12 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 3:12
“And he said unto me, The LORD, before whom I walk, will send his angel with thee, and prosper thy way; and thou shalt take a wife for my son of my kindred, and of my father's house:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:12: whom, lord, father
“And unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a part among the children of Judah, according to the commandment of the LORD to Joshua, even the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron. the city...: or, Kirjatharba”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:12: lord, even, father
“Let seven men of his sons be delivered unto us, and we will hang them up unto the LORD in Gibeah of Saul, whom the LORD did choose. And the king said, I will give them. whom...: or, chosen of the LORD”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:12: whom, lord, even
“And, behold, I purpose to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God, as the LORD spake unto David my father, saying, Thy son, whom I will set upon thy throne in thy room, he shall build an house unto my name. purpose: Heb. say”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:12: whom, lord, father
“These were the sons of Levi after the house of their fathers; even the chief of the fathers, as they were counted by number of names by their polls, that did the work for the service of the house of the LORD, from the age of twenty years and upward.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:12: lord, even, father
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