For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 3:12 · retained source text
For whom the LORD loueth, he correcteth, euen as a father the sonne, in whom he delighteth.
KJV dictionary & concordance
loveth
Meaning of “loveth”
Loves; regards with affection, goodwill, or devoted care.
Definition sources
KJV context and cross-references
65 occurrences57 verses19 booksKJV PCE
Some verses contain the word more than once.
First occurrence: Genesis 27:9
Complete exact-word concordance
Every verse containing “loveth”
WHOSO loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 12:1 · retained source text
¶ Whoso loueth instruction, loueth knowledge: but he that hateth reproofe, is brutish.
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 13:24 · retained source text
He that spareth his rod, hateth his sonne: but he that loueth him, chasteneth him betimes.
1611 marginal noteChap. 23.13.
The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 15:9 · retained source text
The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the LORD: but he loueth him that followeth after righteousnes.
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 15:12 · retained source text
A scorner loueth not one that reproueth him: neither will he goe vnto the wise.
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 17:17 · retained source text
A friend loueth at all times, and a brother is borne for aduersitie.
1611 marginal noteChap. 18.24.
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 17:19 · retained source text
He loueth transgression, that loueth strife: and he that exalteth his gate, seeketh destruction.
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 19:8 · retained source text
He that getteth wisedome loueth his owne soule: he that keepeth vnderstanding shall find good.
1611 marginal noteHeb. an heart.
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 21:17 · retained source text
He that loueth pleasure, shall be a poore man: hee that loueth wine and oyle, shall not be rich.
1611 marginal noteOr, sport.
He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 22:11 · retained source text
He that loueth purenesse of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
1611 marginal noteOr, and hath grace in his lips.
Complete reference index — all 57 verses
Genesis 27:9Genesis 44:20Deuteronomy 10:18Deuteronomy 15:16Ruth 4:15Psalms 11:5Psalms 11:7Psalms 33:5Psalms 34:12Psalms 37:28Psalms 87:2Psalms 99:4Psalms 119:140Psalms 146:8Proverbs 3:12Proverbs 12:1Proverbs 13:24Proverbs 15:9Proverbs 15:12Proverbs 17:17Proverbs 17:19Proverbs 19:8Proverbs 21:17Proverbs 22:11Proverbs 29:3Ecclesiastes 5:10Song of Solomon 1:7Song of Solomon 3:1Song of Solomon 3:2Song of Solomon 3:3Song of Solomon 3:4Isaiah 1:23Hosea 10:11Hosea 12:7Matthew 10:37Luke 7:5Luke 7:47John 3:35John 5:20John 12:25John 14:21John 14:24John 16:27Romans 13:82 Corinthians 9:7Ephesians 5:28Hebrews 12:61 John 2:101 John 3:101 John 3:141 John 4:71 John 4:81 John 4:201 John 4:211 John 5:13 John 1:9Revelation 22:15
Where “loveth” appears
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Genesis2 occurrences
2 versesDeuteronomy2 occurrences
2 versesRuth1 occurrence
1 versePsalms9 occurrences
9 versesProverbs14 occurrences
11 versesEcclesiastes2 occurrences
1 verseSong of Solomon5 occurrences
5 versesIsaiah1 occurrence
1 verseHosea2 occurrences
2 versesMatthew2 occurrences
1 verseLuke2 occurrences
2 versesJohn7 occurrences
6 versesRomans1 occurrence
1 verse2 Corinthians1 occurrence
1 verseEphesians2 occurrences
1 verseHebrews1 occurrence
1 verse1 John9 occurrences
8 verses3 John1 occurrence
1 verseRevelation1 occurrence
1 verse
2 versesDeuteronomy2 occurrences
2 versesRuth1 occurrence
1 versePsalms9 occurrences
9 versesProverbs14 occurrences
11 versesEcclesiastes2 occurrences
1 verseSong of Solomon5 occurrences
5 versesIsaiah1 occurrence
1 verseHosea2 occurrences
2 versesMatthew2 occurrences
1 verseLuke2 occurrences
2 versesJohn7 occurrences
6 versesRomans1 occurrence
1 verse2 Corinthians1 occurrence
1 verseEphesians2 occurrences
1 verseHebrews1 occurrence
1 verse1 John9 occurrences
8 verses3 John1 occurrence
1 verseRevelation1 occurrence
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