# God corrects ... discipline of the Almighty

In the ancient Near East, it was common to believe that a person's illness was caused by sin and seen as punishment of a god. While Yahweh may punish people because of their sin, not all sicknesses are caused by sin. 

# blessed is the man whom God corrects

"God really favors the man whom he corrects"

# do not despise

"do not reject" 

# discipline

"instruction" or "correction"