Bible Verses about Punishment

My son, do not ignore the LORD’s discipline or refuse to accept… Proverbs 3:11-12

My son, do not ignore the Lord’s discipline or refuse to accept his rebuke. For the Lord disciplines those whom he loves, just as a father chastises a beloved son. Proverbs 3:11-12	My son, do not reject the discipline of the Lord Or loathe His rebuke, For whom the Lord loves He disciplines, Just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights. love Father learning
I reprove and discipline all those whom I love. Therefore, be sincere in your desire to repent. Revelation 3:19	Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline; therefore be zealous and repent. love life conversion

The prudent man perceives danger and seeks shelter, while the simple continue forward and pay the penalty. Proverbs 27:12	A prudent person sees evil and hides himself; But the naive proceed, and pay the penalty. mind safety protection
All those who have sinned outside the Law will perish outside the Law, and all who sinned under the Law will be judged by the Law. Romans 2:12	For all who have sinned without the Law will also perish without the Law, and all who have sinned under the Law will be judged by the Law. sin law judgment
At the time that discipline is received, it always seems painful rather than pleasant, but afterward it yields a harvest of peace and uprightness to those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11	For the moment, all discipline seems not to be pleasant, but painful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness. righteousness peace children
When someone sins and does any of the things that the Lord has forbidden, even if he does not realize he did it, he has still committed an offense and must bear his guilt. Leviticus 5:17	Now if a person sins and does any of the things which the Lord has commanded not to be done, though he was unaware, he is still guilty and shall bear his punishment. sin law
But the one who did not know those wishes, and who acted in such a manner as to deserve a beating, will be beaten less severely. Much will be demanded of a person to whom much has been given, and even more will be asked of a person to whom more has been entrusted. Luke 12:48	But the one who did not know it, and committed acts deserving of a beating, will receive only a few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and to whom they entrusted much, of him they will ask all the more. righteousness obedience
Repent and renounce all your transgressions. Otherwise your iniquity will prove to be your downfall. Ezekiel 18:30b	Repent and turn away from all your offenses, so that wrongdoing does not become a stumbling block to you. conversion sin
In love there is no fear; indeed, perfect love casts out fear, because fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not yet achieved perfection in love. 1 John 4:18	There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love. love fear
Blessed is the man whom God reproves. Therefore, do not reject the discipline of the Almighty. Job 5:17	Behold, happy is the person whom God disciplines, So do not reject the discipline of the Almighty. suffering blessing
You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain, for the Lord will not consider blameless those who take his name in vain. Deuteronomy 5:11	You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not leave unpunished the one who takes His name in vain. law
Thus you could understand that the Lord, your God, was disciplining you, just like a father disciplines his son. Deuteronomy 8:5	So you are to know in your heart that the Lord your God was disciplining you just as a man disciplines his son. Father learning
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but he who mingles with fools will suffer harm. Proverbs 13:20	One who walks with wise people will be wise, But a companion of fools will suffer harm. wisdom
No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you will all perish as they did. Luke 13:3	No, I tell you, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. conversion repentance
Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned. Mark 16:16	The one who has believed and has been baptized will be saved; but the one who has not believed will be condemned. faith salvation baptism
Therefore, the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from their trials and to hold the wicked for punishment until the Day of Judgment. 2 Peter 2:9	Then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from a trial, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment. temptation judgment salvation
Hence, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1-2	Therefore there is now no condemnation at all for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. law judgment redeemer
Above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth, or use any oaths at all. Let your “Yes” mean “Yes” and your “No” mean “No.” Otherwise you may be condemned. James 5:12	But above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath; but your yes is to be yes, and your no, no, so that you do not fall under judgment. honesty truth speaking
Preach the message; be persistent in doing so, whether in season or out of season; convince, reprove, and encourage, but with great patience and instruction. 2 Timothy 4:2	Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and exhort, with great patience and instruction. evangelism patience
He gives a home to those who are forsaken and leads out prisoners amid chants of exultation, while rebels are forced to live in an arid land. Psalm 68:7	God makes a home for the lonely; He leads out the prisoners into prosperity, Only the rebellious live in parched lands. freedom obedience friendship
The Lord watches over the stranger and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he blocks the way of the wicked. Psalm 146:9	The Lord watches over strangers; He supports the fatherless and the widow, But He thwarts the way of the wicked. protection orphans widows
Therefore, I tell you that every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. Matthew 12:31	Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven people, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven. sin forgiveness Spirit
However, the gift is not like the transgression. For if the transgression of one man led to the death of the many, how much greater was the overflowing effect of the grace of God and the gift of the one man Jesus Christ that has abounded for the many. Romans 5:15	But the gracious gift is not like the offense. For if by the offense of the one the many died, much more did the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many. sin grace Jesus
Riches will be of no avail on the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 11:4	Riches do not benefit on the day of wrath, But righteousness rescues from death. money righteousness materialism
Because the sentence for committing an evil act is not carried out quickly, people’s hearts are prone to act wickedly. Ecclesiastes 8:11	Because the sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly, therefore the hearts of the sons of mankind among them are fully given to do evil. sin heart evil

The Lord is slow to anger but great in power, and he will never allow the guilty to escape punishment. He makes his way in whirlwind and storm, and the clouds are the dust beneath his feet.

The Lord is slow to anger and great in power, And the Lord will by no means leave the guilty unpunished. In the gale and the storm is His way, And clouds are the dust beneath His feet.