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Job 5:17
Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Eliphaz addresses Job directly, urging him to accept divine correction as he navigates suffering and anticipates hope for the oppressed (Job 5:16).
The words — The Hebrew word אַשְׁרֵי ('ashrei) renders "how blessed," framing the declaration about the person whom God reproves (יוֹכִיחֶנּוּ).
The thread — The beatitude paired with a warning against rejecting divine discipline appears in Psalm 94:12 and Proverbs 3:11, while James 1:12 connects enduring trial to receiving the crown of life.
Why it lands — The verse commands readers to accept God's correction rather than despise the discipline of the Almighty, treating suffering as purposeful instruction.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:
Cross-references
- James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
- Psalms 94:12 Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law,
- Proverbs 3:11 My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke;
- Revelation 3:19 Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.
- James 5:11 See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
- Hebrews 12:5 And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you.
- Jeremiah 31:18 I have surely heard Ephraim’s moaning: ‘You disciplined me severely, like an untrained calf. Restore me, that I may return, for You are the LORD my God.