John Trapp Complete Commentary - Proverbs 3:12
Pro 3:12 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son [in whom] he delighteth. Ver. 12. For whom the Lord loveth. ] The saints’ afflictions proceed oft from love displeased, offended. And yet we have some now that tell us that God is never displeased with his people, though they fall into adultery, or the like sin, no, not with a fatherly displeasure; that God never chastiseth his people for any sin, no, not with a fatherly chastisement. But he (though a father) doth... read more
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