Devine Scripture

Proverbs 23:15

Proverbs chapter 23 · verse 15 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

My son, if thy heart be wise, My heart will be glad, even mine:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

My son, if thy heart be wise, My heart will be glad, even mine:

Context

v.14Thou shalt beat him with the rod, And shalt deliver his soul from Sheol.

v.15This passage

v.16Yea, my heart will rejoice, When thy lips speak right things.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 John 1:4

    I rejoice greatly that I have foundcertainof thy children walking in truth, even as we received commandment from the Father.

  • Proverbs 23:24

    The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; And he that begetteth a wise child will have joy of him.

  • Proverbs 29:3

    Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.

  • Proverbs 1:10

    My son, if sinners entice thee, Consent thou not.

  • Proverbs 2:1

    My son, if thou wilt receive my words, And lay up my commandments with thee;

  • John 15:11

    These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.