Search results
Now Proverbs 23:24 says what consequences are for the parents when the son, according to the exhortation of Proverbs 23:23, makes truth his aim, to which all is subordinated. Because in אמת the ideas of practical and theoretical truth are inter-connected.
(Proverbs 23:24-25) Wise children bring joy to their parents. The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who begets a wise child will delight in him.
Those are completely such as they should be who are not only wise (that is, knowing and learned), but righteous (that is, honest and good), and not only righteous (that is, conscientious and well-meaning), but wise (that is, prudent and discreet) in the management of themselves.
Child, the Bible commands you to obey and honor your parents (Ep 6:1-3). Obedience is a simple and small duty of a righteous and wise child – doing what you are told. To honor parents is higher and larger and lifelong – doing things to comfort, help, please, exalt, and reward them.
What does Proverbs 23:24 mean? Read commentary on this popular Bible verse and understand the real meaning behind God's Word using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible.
23 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee: 2 And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite. 3 Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat. 4 Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
Proverbs chapter 23. English Standard Version. 1 When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully what is before you, 2 and put a knife to your throat if you are given to appetite. 3 Do not desire his delicacies, for they are deceptive food. 4 Do not toil to acquire wealth; be discerning enough to desist. 5 When your eyes light on it ...
