King James Bible
KJVFor whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 3:12
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 3:12 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. | |
American Standard VersionASV | For whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth; Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | For whom the Lord loveth, he chastiseth: and as a father in the son he pleaseth himself. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | for whom Jehovah loveth he chasteneth, even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. | |
English Revised VersionERV | For whom the LORD loveth he reproveth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. | |
World English BibleWEB | for whom Yahweh loves, he reproves; even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | For whom Jehovah loveth He reproveth, Even as a father the son He is pleased with. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | For whom the LORD loves he corrects; even as a father the son in whom he delights. |
American Standard Version
ASVFor whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth; Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBFor whom the Lord loveth, he chastiseth: and as a father in the son he pleaseth himself.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTfor whom Jehovah loveth he chasteneth, even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
English Revised Version
ERVFor whom the LORD loveth he reproveth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTFor whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
World English Bible
WEBfor whom Yahweh loves, he reproves; even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTFor whom Jehovah loveth He reproveth, Even as a father the son He is pleased with.
American King James Version
AKJVFor whom the LORD loves he corrects; even as a father the son in whom he delights.
King James Bible
KJVFor whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
American Standard Version
ASVFor whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth; Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBFor whom the Lord loveth, he chastiseth: and as a father in the son he pleaseth himself.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTfor whom Jehovah loveth he chasteneth, even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
English Revised Version
ERVFor whom the LORD loveth he reproveth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTFor whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
World English Bible
WEBfor whom Yahweh loves, he reproves; even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTFor whom Jehovah loveth He reproveth, Even as a father the son He is pleased with.
American King James Version
AKJVFor whom the LORD loves he corrects; even as a father the son in whom he delights.