Proverbs 3:11 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:… The course of human life is a course of chastening. It is not a word confined to the vocabulary of religion. But chastening seems to be unequally distributed. There is s possibility of treating godly chastisement in an ungodly spirit. It may be despised, or it may be endured with impatience. God's purpose requires time for its exposition and realisation; and we require patience to abide its complete unfoldment. Patience often accomplishes what the most overwhelming strength could never effect. (J. Parker, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:WEB: My son, don't despise Yahweh's discipline, neither be weary of his reproof: |
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