Proverbs 23:24

The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 23:24

BSB
The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him.
AKJV
The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begets a wise child shall have joy of him.
CPDV
The father of the just exults in gladness; he who has conceived the wise will rejoice in him.
ERV
The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.
NHEB
The father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him.
SMT
The father of the just one rejoicing, shall rejoice: he shall beget a wise one and shall rejoice in him.

Commentary for Proverbs 23:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 23:24
Summary
Righteous children bring parental pride
Event
Celebrating virtuous offspring
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Blessing