Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version May your father and mother rejoice; may she who gave you birth be joyful! New Living Translation So give your father and mother joy! May she who gave you birth be happy. English Standard Version Let your father and mother be glad; let her who bore you rejoice. Berean Standard Bible May your father and mother be glad, and may she who gave you birth rejoice! King James Bible Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice. New King James Version Let your father and your mother be glad, And let her who bore you rejoice. New American Standard Bible Let your father and your mother be glad, And let her rejoice who gave birth to you. NASB 1995 Let your father and your mother be glad, And let her rejoice who gave birth to you. NASB 1977 Let your father and your mother be glad, And let her rejoice who gave birth to you. Legacy Standard Bible Let your father and your mother be glad, And let her rejoice who gave birth to you. Amplified Bible Let your father and your mother be glad, And let her who gave birth to you rejoice [in your wise and godly choices]. Christian Standard Bible Let your father and mother have joy, and let her who gave birth to you rejoice. Holman Christian Standard Bible Let your father and mother have joy, and let her who gave birth to you rejoice. American Standard Version Let thy father and thy mother be glad, And let her that bare thee rejoice. Contemporary English Version Make your parents proud, especially your mother. English Revised Version Let thy father and thy mother be glad, and let her that bare thee rejoice. GOD'S WORD® Translation May your father and your mother be glad. May she who gave birth to you rejoice. Good News Translation Let your father and mother be proud of you; give your mother that happiness. International Standard Version Let your father and mother rejoice; make the one who gave birth to you happy. NET Bible May your father and your mother have joy; may she who bore you rejoice. New Heart English Bible Let your father and your mother be glad. Let her who bore you rejoice. Webster's Bible Translation Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bore thee shall rejoice. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMay your father and mother be glad, and may she who gave you birth rejoice! World English Bible Let your father and your mother be glad! Let her who bore you rejoice! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYour father and your mother rejoice, "" Indeed, she bearing you is joyful. Young's Literal Translation Rejoice doth thy father and thy mother, Yea, she that bare thee is joyful. Smith's Literal Translation Thy father shall rejoice, and thy mother, and she begetting thee shall exult. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLet thy father, and thy mother be joyful, and let her rejoice that bore thee. Catholic Public Domain Version Let your father and your mother be joyful, and may she who conceived you exult. New American Bible Let your father and mother rejoice; let her who bore you exult. New Revised Standard Version Let your father and mother be glad; let her who bore you rejoice. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYour father and your mother shall rejoice in you; and the one who bore you shall be happy. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And your father and your mother will rejoice in you and she that bore you will rejoice. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Let thy father and thy mother be glad, And let her that bore thee rejoice. Brenton Septuagint Translation Let thy father and thy mother rejoice over thee, and let her that bore thee be glad. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context True Riches…24The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him. 25May your father and mother be glad, and may she who gave you birth rejoice! 26My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes delight in my ways.… Cross References Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. 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.” 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 17:6 Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father. Proverbs 29:3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord. Deuteronomy 5:16 Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that your days may be long and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Matthew 15:4 For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ 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. 3 John 1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. Proverbs 1:8-9 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother. / For they are a garland of grace on your head and a pendant around your neck. Proverbs 6:20-22 My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. / Bind them always upon your heart; tie them around your neck. / When you walk, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you. Proverbs 19:26 He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace. 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. Treasury of Scripture Your father and your mother shall be glad, and she that bore you shall rejoice. and she Proverbs 17:25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him. 1 Chronicles 4:9,10 And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow… Luke 1:31-33,40-47,58 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS… Jump to Previous Bare Birth Bore Glad Joy Joyful Mother RejoiceJump to Next Bare Birth Bore Glad Joy Joyful Mother RejoiceProverbs 23 1. Consider carefully what is before youMay your father and mother be glad This phrase emphasizes the importance of honoring one's parents, a theme deeply rooted in biblical teachings. The joy of parents is often linked to the righteous and wise behavior of their children, as seen in Proverbs 10:1, "A wise son brings joy to his father." In ancient Israelite culture, family honor was paramount, and children were expected to uphold the family's reputation through their actions. The joy of parents is not merely emotional but also reflects societal and spiritual well-being, as a child's wisdom and righteousness are seen as blessings from God. and may she who gave you birth rejoice! Persons / Places / Events 1. Father and MotherThe primary figures in a family unit, representing parental authority and the source of wisdom and guidance in a child's life. 2. She who gave you birth Specifically refers to the mother, emphasizing the unique bond and joy a mother experiences through her children. 3. Solomon Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was known for his wisdom and his role as a king of Israel. 4. Israel The cultural and religious context in which these proverbs were written, emphasizing family values and the importance of wisdom. 5. Wisdom Literature Proverbs is part of the wisdom literature in the Bible, focusing on practical living and moral conduct. Teaching Points The Joy of Righteous LivingA life lived in wisdom and righteousness brings joy to one's parents. This joy is a reflection of a life aligned with God's principles. The Role of Parents Parents are instrumental in guiding their children towards wisdom. Their joy is a testament to their successful nurturing and teaching. The Importance of Honor Honoring parents is a biblical mandate that brings blessings. It is a practical expression of love and respect. Legacy of Faith Children who live wisely contribute to a legacy of faith and righteousness, impacting future generations. Emotional and Spiritual Fulfillment The joy of parents is not just emotional but also spiritual, as it reflects the fulfillment of God's promises and commands. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 23What wisdom and guidance does Proverbs offer for life? Does the call to heed a father's instruction in Proverbs 4:1 ignore the possibility of flawed or harmful parental guidance? Proverbs 25:23 - Is the claim that a north wind brings rain in ancient Israel scientifically accurate or an example of outdated meteorological belief? What does the Bible say about rebellious children?Verse 25. - Shall be glad; or, let them be glad; gaudeat, Vulgate; εὐφραινέσθω, Septuagint. She that bare thee. As in ver. 24 the father's joy was expressly mentioned, so here prominence is given to that of the mother. In the former case it is "he that begetteth;" here, "she that beareth." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew May your fatherאָבִ֥יךָ (’ā·ḇî·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father and mother וְאִמֶּ֑ךָ (wə·’im·me·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 517: A mother, ) be glad, יִֽשְׂמַח־ (yiś·maḥ-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome and may she who gave you birth יֽוֹלַדְתֶּֽךָ׃ (yō·w·laḏ·te·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage rejoice! וְ֝תָגֵ֗ל (wə·ṯā·ḡêl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person feminine singular Strong's 1523: To spin round, rejoice, fear Links Proverbs 23:25 NIVProverbs 23:25 NLT Proverbs 23:25 ESV Proverbs 23:25 NASB Proverbs 23:25 KJV Proverbs 23:25 BibleApps.com Proverbs 23:25 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 23:25 Chinese Bible Proverbs 23:25 French Bible Proverbs 23:25 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 23:25 Let your father and your mother be (Prov. 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