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12. For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth, even as a father the son, in whom he delighteth.
12. But rather submit un∣to it, as a part of his Father∣ly Discipline, which cannot hurt thee; but onely correct something that is amiss in
thee: For we are sure He loves those that keep his Commandments; and there∣fore nothing that proceeds from his love ought to be de∣spised; or received with an abject mind; but duly estee∣med by them, and raise their expectation of some good from the affliction: which should no more make Him suspected of any unkindness, than a tender Parent is, when he whips the Child in whom he delights; and to whom he wishes so well, that he will not let him be unchastised. See Arg. [c]