My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke;
The true intent of afflictions considered; they do not contradict the assertion of the blessed state of the pious (Job 5:17; Heb 12:5-6).
Conceit of your own wisdom is the greatest enemy to fearing God and submitting to Him. Those who think themselves sufficient despise religion's rules and refuse to be governed by them. True wisdom lies in fearing the Lord and departing from evil, not in trusting your own judgment.
AI summary
Commenting on Proverbs 3:7-12
Pro 3:11-12 The contrast here follows. As God should not be forgotten in days of prosperity, so one should not suffer himself to be estranged from Him by days of adversity. 11 The school of Jahve, my son, despise thou not, Nor loathe thou His correction; 12 For Jahve correcteth him whom He loveth, And that as a father his son whom he lovethVid., the original passage Job 5:17.
Commenting on Proverbs 3:11-12