John Trapp Complete Commentary - Proverbs 3:11
Pro 3:11 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: Ver. 11. Despise not the chastening of the Lord. ] Slight it not, but "sit alone," Lam 3:28 and "consider." Ecc 7:14 Some think it a goodly thing to bear out a cross by head and shoulders, and wear it out as they may, never improving it. As a dog that getting out of the water into which he is cast shakes his ears; or as a man, that coming out of a shower of rain, dries again, and all is as before. ... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Proverbs 3:11
Proverbs 3:11Despise not the chastening of the Lord. Chastisements disciplinaryThe text is a kind of condensation of practical wisdom for the direction of life. It has reference to those dealings of God with men which have a stern and severe aspect, which are in themselves painful and unwelcome, and under which the human soul cannot well be satisfied or sustained aside from the two considerations, first, that they are the appointments of God, and second, that they are designed to be... read more