Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him. New Living Translation The father of godly children has cause for joy. What a pleasure to have children who are wise. English Standard Version The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him. Berean Standard Bible The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him. King James Bible The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him. New King James Version The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who begets a wise child will delight in him. New American Standard Bible The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him. NASB 1995 The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who sires a wise son will be glad in him. NASB 1977 The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who begets a wise son will be glad in him. Legacy Standard Bible The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who begets a wise son will be glad in him. Amplified Bible The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who sires a wise child will have joy in him. Christian Standard Bible The father of a righteous son will rejoice greatly, and one who fathers a wise son will delight in him. Holman Christian Standard Bible The father of a righteous son will rejoice greatly, and one who fathers a wise son will delight in him. American Standard Version The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; And he that begetteth a wise child will have joy of him. Contemporary English Version Make your father truly happy by living right and showing sound judgment. English Revised Version The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him. GOD'S WORD® Translation A righteous person's father will certainly rejoice. Someone who has a wise son will enjoy him. Good News Translation A righteous person's parents have good reason to be happy. You can take pride in a wise child. International Standard Version The father of a righteous person will greatly rejoice; whoever fathers a wise son will be glad because of him. Majority Standard Bible The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him. NET Bible The father of a righteous person will rejoice greatly; whoever fathers a wise child will have joy in him. New Heart English Bible The father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him. Webster's Bible Translation The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him. World English Bible The father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe father of the righteous rejoices greatly, "" The begetter of the wise rejoices in him. Young's Literal Translation The father of the righteous rejoiceth greatly, The begetter of the wise rejoiceth in him. Smith's Literal Translation The father of the just one rejoicing, shall rejoice: he shall beget a wise one and shall rejoice in him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe father of the just rejoiceth greatly: he that hath begotten a wise son, shall have joy in him. Catholic Public Domain Version The father of the just exults in gladness; he who has conceived the wise will rejoice in him. New American Bible The father of a just person will exult greatly; whoever begets a wise son will rejoice in him. New Revised Standard Version The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who begets a wise son will be glad in him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe father of a righteous man shall greatly rejoice; and he who begets a wise child shall be glad. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The father of the righteous will exult and leap for joy, and he that begets a wise son, and his father will rejoice in him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; And he that begetteth a wise child will have joy of him. Brenton Septuagint Translation A righteous father brings up his children well; and his soul rejoices over a wise son. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context True Riches…23Invest in truth and never sell it—in wisdom and instruction and understanding. 24The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him. 25May your father and mother be glad, and may she who gave you birth rejoice!… Cross References Proverbs 10:1 The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother. Proverbs 15:20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother. Proverbs 29:3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. Proverbs 17:21 A man fathers a fool to his own grief; the father of a fool has no joy. Proverbs 17:25 A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him. Proverbs 19:13 A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping. Proverbs 19:26 He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace. Proverbs 28:7 A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father. Ephesians 6:1-3 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. / “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), / “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.” Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord. Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Deuteronomy 5:16 Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that your days may be long and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Matthew 15:4 For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ Luke 15:20-24 So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. / The son declared, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ / But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. ... 3 John 1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. Treasury of Scripture The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begets a wise child shall have joy of him. father Proverbs 23:15,16 My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine… Proverbs 10:1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. Proverbs 15:20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. shall have Philemon 1:19 I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides. Jump to Previous Begets Begetteth Child Delights Fathers Glad Great Greatly Joy Rejoice Rejoiceth Righteous Sires Upright WiseJump to Next Begets Begetteth Child Delights Fathers Glad Great Greatly Joy Rejoice Rejoiceth Righteous Sires Upright WiseProverbs 23 1. Consider carefully what is before youThe father of a righteous man The term "father" in this context is not merely biological but also spiritual and moral. In Hebrew, the word for father is "אָב" (av), which signifies a source or origin. A father is seen as a guide and mentor, responsible for the upbringing and moral direction of his children. The "righteous man" refers to one who lives in accordance with God's laws and principles. Righteousness in Hebrew is "צַדִּיק" (tzaddik), which implies justice, morality, and adherence to divine commandments. The father of such a man experiences profound joy because his son embodies the values and teachings he has imparted, reflecting a life aligned with God's will. will greatly rejoice and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The fatherאֲבִ֣י (’ă·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1: Father of a righteous man צַדִּ֑יק (ṣad·dîq) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6662: Just, righteous will greatly rejoice, גִּ֣יל (gîl) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 1523: To spin round, rejoice, fear and he who fathers וְיוֹלֵ֥ד (wə·yō·w·lêḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage a wise son חָ֝כָ֗ם (ḥā·ḵām) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2450: Wise will delight in him. יִשְׂמַח־ (yiś·maḥ-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome Links Proverbs 23:24 NIVProverbs 23:24 NLT Proverbs 23:24 ESV Proverbs 23:24 NASB Proverbs 23:24 KJV Proverbs 23:24 BibleApps.com Proverbs 23:24 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 23:24 Chinese Bible Proverbs 23:24 French Bible Proverbs 23:24 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 23:24 The father of the righteous has great (Prov. 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