Proverbs 3:11

“My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:”

"My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:" - Proverbs 3:11
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What does Proverbs 3:11 mean?

Proverbs 3:11 (KJV) states, "My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of his correction." This verse, written by King Solomon, addresses the importance of accepting and learning from the discipline and correction that comes from the Lord. The imagery of a…

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Embracing Divine Discipline: The Gift of God's Correction

Proverbs 3:11 is a profound reminder of God's loving hand in our lives: "My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction" (KJV). This single verse carries with it the weight of spiritual wisdom that invites us to view God's discipline not as a…

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Embracing the Chastening of the Lord

O Lord, our Merciful Father, we come before You today with hearts that are open and humble, ready to receive Your words of wisdom. As we reflect on Proverbs 3:11, which reminds us, "My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction," we…

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Proverbs 3:11 - "¶ My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:"
Proverbs 3:11-12 - "My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in."
"My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in." - Proverbs 3:11-12
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"By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked." - Proverbs 11:11
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