Job 5:17

Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 5:17

BSB
Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.
AKJV
Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects: therefore despise not you the chastening of the Almighty:
CPDV
Blessed is the man whom God corrects; therefore, do not reject the chastisement of the Lord.
ERV
Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty.
NHEB
"Look, blessed is the man whom God corrects. Therefore do not despise the chastening of Shaddai.
SMT
Behold, happy the man God shall rebuke him: and thou shalt not reject the correction of the Almighty:

Commentary for Job 5:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 5:17
Summary
Blessed is the person whom God disciplines
Event
Correcting the faithful
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Wisdom