Bible in Basic English
"For to those who are dear to him the Lord says sharp words, and makes the son in whom he has delight undergo pain."
— Proverbs 3:12, Bible in Basic English
“For whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth, Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. ”
“for whom Yahweh loves, he reproves; even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.”
“For the LORD disciplines those he loves, just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights.”
“For whom the Lord loveth, he chastiseth: and as a father in the son he pleaseth himself.”
“For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.”
Give honour to the Lord with your wealth, and with the first-fruits of all your increase:
So your store-houses will be full of grain, and your vessels overflowing with new wine.
My son, do not make your heart hard against the Lord's teaching; do not be made angry by his training:
For to those who are dear to him the Lord says sharp words, and makes the son in whom he has delight undergo pain.
Happy is the man who makes discovery of wisdom, and he who gets knowledge.
For trading in it is better than trading in silver, and its profit greater than bright gold.
She is of more value than jewels, and nothing for which you may have a desire is fair in comparison with her.