Proverbs 3:11

My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of his correction:

Cross-references

Proverbs 24:10 warns against fainting in adversity, a related call to endure hardship similar to not being weary of reproof.

Revelation 3:19 echoes Proverbs 3:11 by linking divine reproof and discipline to love, calling for repentance.

Hebrews 12:7-12 expands on the Proverbs 3:11 quote, explaining discipline proves sonship and yields righteousness.

Job 5:17 Parallel

Job 5:17 uses nearly identical language—'do not despise the discipline of the Almighty'—reinforcing the call to accept divine correction.

Psalm 94:12 Parallel

Psalm 94:12 links divine discipline to being taught by God's law, reinforcing that discipline brings blessing.

Hebrews 12:6 expands on the quote, stating that God disciplines those he loves, affirming the principle in Proverbs 3:11.

Hebrews 12:5 directly quotes Proverbs 3:11, applying the exhortation about divine discipline to believers as sons.

Hebrews 12:3 urges endurance against hostility, directly supporting Proverbs' call not to grow weary under discipline.

2 Samuel 12:14 Historical context

2 Samuel 12:14 shows God disciplining David through the child's death, a concrete instance of the discipline Proverbs mentions.

Jeremiah 31:18 shows Ephraim acknowledging God's discipline as a calf, then repenting—a concrete example of receiving rebuke.

2 Samuel 7:14 explicitly promises fatherly discipline for David's son, illustrating the divine discipline Proverbs addresses.

1 Corinthians 11:32 explains that the Lord's discipline prevents condemnation, echoing the purpose behind not despising reproof.

Psalm 118:18 echoes the same theme: God's severe discipline preserves from death, underscoring the value of not despising it.

Job 4:5 Contrast

Job 4:5 shows Job becoming impatient under trial, contrasting with the exhortation not to be weary of God's discipline.

In 2 Corinthians 4:16, Paul's inner renewal through outer decay echoes the perseverance under discipline Proverbs calls for.

2 Corinthians 4:17 presents affliction as preparing eternal glory, paralleling Proverbs' view of discipline as purposeful.

Isaiah 40:31 promises renewed strength to those who wait on the Lord, offering hope against the weariness warned about.

James 1:12 Parallel

James 1:12 promises blessing for persevering under trial, directly complementing the call to endure discipline.

2 Corinthians 4:1 encourages not losing heart in ministry, a parallel attitude of perseverance though in a different context.