Proverbs 3:12
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12 for the Lord reproves the one he loves,
as a father the son in whom he delights.(A)
Zechariah 13:9
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9 And I will put this third into the fire,
refine them as one refines silver,
and test them as gold is tested.
They will call on my name,
and I will answer them.
I will say, ‘They are my people,’
and they will say, ‘The Lord is our God.’ ”(A)
Hebrews 12:5
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5 And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as children—
“My child, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord
or lose heart when you are punished by him,(A)
Hebrews 12:6
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6 for the Lord disciplines those whom he loves
and chastises every child whom he accepts.”(A)
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