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the encouragement that instructs you
Old Testament scripture is spoken of as if it were a person who could encourage others. AT: "what God has instructed you in the scriptures to encourage you" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification)
as sons ... My son ... every son
These refer to everyone who belongs to God whether male or female. AT: "as children ... My child ... every child" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations)
My son ... corrected by him
Here the author is quoting from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament.
do not think lightly of the Lord's discipline, nor grow weary
This can be stated in positive form. AT: "take it very seriously when the Lord disciplines you, and do not grow weary" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes)
nor grow weary
"and do not become discouraged"
you are corrected by him
This can be stated in active form. AT: "he corrects you" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)