Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Job 5:17
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Berean Standard Bible
Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.
King James Version
Behold, happy [is] the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:
World English Bible
“Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects. Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty.
American Standard Version
Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: Therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Job 5
15 He saves the needy from the sword in their mouth and from the clutches of the powerful.
16 So the poor have hope, and injustice shuts its mouth.
17 Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.
18 For He wounds, but He also binds; He strikes, but His hands also heal.
19 He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven.
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