for the Lord reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.
Know then in your heart that, as a man disciplines his son, the Lord your God disciplines you.
Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent.
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.
Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.
As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.
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