Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad indeed; New Living Translation My child, if your heart is wise, my own heart will rejoice! English Standard Version My son, if your heart is wise, my heart too will be glad. Berean Standard Bible My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice. King James Bible My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine. New King James Version My son, if your heart is wise, My heart will rejoice—indeed, I myself; New American Standard Bible My son, if your heart is wise, My own heart also will be glad, NASB 1995 My son, if your heart is wise, My own heart also will be glad; NASB 1977 My son, if your heart is wise, My own heart also will be glad; Legacy Standard Bible My son, if your heart is wise, My own heart also will be glad; Amplified Bible My son, if your heart is wise, My heart will also be glad; Christian Standard Bible My son, if your heart is wise, my heart will indeed rejoice. Holman Christian Standard Bible My son, if your heart is wise, my heart will indeed rejoice. American Standard Version My son, if thy heart be wise, My heart will be glad, even mine: Contemporary English Version My children, if you show good sense, I will be happy, English Revised Version My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall be glad, even mine: GOD'S WORD® Translation My son, if you have a wise heart, my heart will rejoice as well. Good News Translation My child, if you become wise, I will be very happy. International Standard Version My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will greatly rejoice. Majority Standard Bible My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice. NET Bible My child, if your heart is wise, then my heart also will be glad; New Heart English Bible My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad, even mine: Webster's Bible Translation My son, if thy heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine. World English Bible My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad, even mine. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionMy son, if your heart has been wise, "" My heart rejoices, even mine, Young's Literal Translation My son, if thy heart hath been wise, My heart rejoiceth, even mine, Smith's Literal Translation My son, if thy heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleMy son, if thy mind be wise, my heart shall rejoice with thee: Catholic Public Domain Version My son, if your soul will become wise, my heart will be glad with you. New American Bible My son, if your heart is wise, my heart also will rejoice; New Revised Standard Version My child, if your heart is wise, my heart too will be glad. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMy son, if your heart be wise, my heart also will rejoice. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated My son, if your heart is wise, my heart will also rejoice. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917My son, if thy heart be wise, My heart will be glad, even mine; Brenton Septuagint Translation Son, if thy heart be wise, thou shalt also gladden my heart; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context True Riches…14Strike him with a rod, and you will deliver his soul from Sheol. 15My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice. 16My inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.… Cross References Proverbs 10:1 The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother. Proverbs 15:20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother. Proverbs 27:11 Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I can answer him who taunts me. Proverbs 29:3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. Proverbs 17:21 A man fathers a fool to his own grief; the father of a fool has no joy. Proverbs 17:25 A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him. Proverbs 19:13 A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping. Proverbs 19:26 He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace. Proverbs 28:7 A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father. Proverbs 30:17 As for the eye that mocks a father and scorns obedience to a mother, may the ravens of the valley pluck it out and young vultures devour it. Ephesians 6:1-3 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. / “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), / “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.” Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord. 3 John 1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. Luke 2:51-52 Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart. / And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. Matthew 3:17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!” Treasury of Scripture My son, if your heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine. my son Proverbs 1:10 My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. Proverbs 2:1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; Proverbs 4:1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. if Proverbs 23:24,25 The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him… Proverbs 10:1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. Proverbs 15:20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. even mine Jeremiah 32:41 Yea, I will rejoice over them to do them good, and I will plant them in this land assuredly with my whole heart and with my whole soul. Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. Luke 15:23,24,32 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: … Jump to Previous Glad Heart Rejoice Rejoiceth WiseJump to Next Glad Heart Rejoice Rejoiceth WiseProverbs 23 1. Consider carefully what is before youMy son This phrase indicates a personal and intimate address, often used in wisdom literature to convey a fatherly or mentoring relationship. It reflects the familial context in which wisdom was traditionally passed down, emphasizing the importance of guidance and instruction within the family unit. This mirrors the relationship between God and His people, where God is seen as a Father to His children (Deuteronomy 1:31, Psalm 103:13). if your heart is wise my own heart will indeed rejoice Persons / Places / Events 1. The FatherThe speaker in this proverb is often understood to be a father figure, representing God or a wise teacher, imparting wisdom to his child. 2. The Son The recipient of the wisdom, symbolizing a learner or disciple who is encouraged to pursue wisdom. 3. The Heart In Hebrew thought, the heart is the center of one's inner life, encompassing mind, will, and emotions. 4. Wisdom A central theme in Proverbs, representing the practical application of knowledge and understanding in alignment with God's will. 5. Rejoicing The emotional response of the father, indicating the deep joy and satisfaction derived from the son's wise choices. Teaching Points The Value of WisdomEmphasize the importance of seeking wisdom as a lifelong pursuit that pleases God and brings joy to those who guide us. The Role of the Heart Encourage believers to cultivate a heart that seeks understanding and aligns with God's truth, as the heart is the wellspring of life. Parental Joy in Godly Choices Highlight the joy and satisfaction that parents and mentors experience when their children or disciples make wise, godly decisions. Wisdom as a Source of Joy Teach that true joy is found not in material success but in living a life characterized by wisdom and understanding. Encouragement to Seek Wisdom Urge believers to actively seek wisdom through prayer, study of Scripture, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.Verse 15. - The moralist now addresses the disciple, and so to the end of the chapter. If thine heart be wise; become wise by profiting by discipline, and having its natural folly (Proverbs 22:15) eradicated. My heart shall rejoice, even mine. The pronoun is repeated for the sake of emphasis (as in Proverbs 22:19), the speaker thus declaring his supreme interest in the moral progress of his pupil. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew My son,בְּ֭נִי (bə·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1121: A son if אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not your heart לִבֶּ֑ךָ (lib·be·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre is wise, חָכַ֣ם (ḥā·ḵam) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2449: To be wise my own heart לִבִּ֣י (lib·bî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre will indeed גַם־ (ḡam-) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and rejoice. יִשְׂמַ֖ח (yiś·maḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome Links Proverbs 23:15 NIVProverbs 23:15 NLT Proverbs 23:15 ESV Proverbs 23:15 NASB Proverbs 23:15 KJV Proverbs 23:15 BibleApps.com Proverbs 23:15 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 23:15 Chinese Bible Proverbs 23:15 French Bible Proverbs 23:15 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 23:15 My son if your heart is wise (Prov. 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