Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 3:11-12

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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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Proverbs 3:11-12
Devo: Today's Verse
"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."
Fatherly Discipline
Illustration of Proverbs 3:11-12
Inspirational illustration of 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.

Illustration

Illustration of 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.

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