20 Bible Verses about

Discipline

Hebrews 12:11 BSB

No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.

Proverbs 12:1 BSB

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.

2 Timothy 1:7 BSB

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

2 Timothy 3:16 BSB

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

Proverbs 1:25 BSB

because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction,

Proverbs 15:5 BSB

A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.

Proverbs 15:10 BSB

Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.

Psalm 50:17 BSB

For you hate My instruction and cast My words behind you.

Psalm 78:1 BSB

A Maskil of Asaph. Give ear, O my people, to my instruction; listen to the words of my mouth.

Isaiah 30:9 BSB

These are rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s instruction.

Isaiah 29:24 BSB

Then the wayward in spirit will come to understanding, and those who grumble will accept instruction.”

Isaiah 1:10 BSB

Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah!

Ephesians 6:4 BSB

Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

James 1:5 BSB

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Proverbs 9:10 BSB

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 15:22 BSB

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

James 3:17 BSB

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

Proverbs 3:5 BSB

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;

Proverbs 4:7 BSB

Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.

Proverbs 2:6 BSB

For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

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