Proverbs 23:15
What does Proverbs 23:15 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 23:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000My son, if thy heart be wise, My heart will be glad, even mine:
KJV
King James Version · 1611My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901My son, if thy heart be wise, My heart will be glad, even mine:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949My son, if your heart becomes wise, I, even I, will be glad in heart;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862My son, if thy heart hath been wise, My heart rejoiceth, even mine,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752My son, if thy mind be wise, my heart shall rejoice with thee:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890My son, if thy heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine;
Context
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.
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