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Unleash God's Word! The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him. May your father and mother rejoice; may she who gave you.
Learn the meaning of Proverbs 23:24, a verse that praises the joy of having a righteous and wise son. Compare different translations and read the full context of Proverbs 23.
Thy father and thy mother shall be glad; he repeateth this again, as a powerful argument to prevail with all children that are not void of natural affection, to labour to be wise and good, that so they may glad the hearts of their parents, to whom they have such high and indelible obligations.
Read the verse from the King James Version of the Bible, which says that the father of the righteous shall rejoice and the mother of the wise child shall be glad. Find related verses, reading plans and devotionals on Proverbs 23.
Read and compare the meaning and commentary of Proverbs 23:24-25, which praises the joy of having a righteous and wise child. Find cross references, images, and quotations from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible.
Proverbs 23:24–25 — American Standard Version (ASV) 24 The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; And he that begetteth a wise child will have joy of him.
Proverbs 23:25 is a command to honor and respect one's parents and make them happy. See the verse in different translations and learn the meaning and context of this proverb.
