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PROV 23:23 Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding. PROV 23:24 The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.
The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: And he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him. Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, And she that bare thee shall rejoice. KJV: King James Version. Read Proverbs 23. Listen to Proverbs 23.
King James Version. 24 The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him. 25 Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice. Read full chapter.
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.
25 - 29) continues the pattern of two-line verses, but there are also examples of proverbs with three (25:13; 27:10,22,27) or four (25:4-5,21-22; 26:18-19) lines. The last five verses of ch. 27 (vv. 23-27) present a short discourse on the benefits of raising flocks and herds.
24 The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise [child] shall have joy of him. 25 Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice. KJV Bible
1 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. 5 Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not?
