Proverbs 23:15
13 Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die.
14 Strike him with a rod, and you will deliver his soul from Sheol.
My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.
16 My inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.
- KJV
- My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.
- WEB
- My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad, even mine.
- ASV
- My son, if thy heart be wise, My heart will be glad, even mine:
- DARBY
- My son, if thy heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine;
- BLB
- My son, if your heart is wise, my heart will be glad—even I.
- ÅB
- Min sønn! Er ditt hjerte vist, så skal også mitt hjerte glede seg,
- OTB
- Min sønn, hvis ditt hjerte er klokt, da vil mitt hjerte virkelig glede seg;
- B1930
- Min sønn! Er ditt hjerte vist, så skal også mitt hjerte glede sig,
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Proverbs 23:24–25
The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him.
Read in context2 John 1:4
I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.
Read in contextZephaniah 3:17
The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”
Read in context3 John 1:3–4
For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.
Read in contextProverbs 29:3
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Read in contextJohn 15:11
I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.
Read in contextProverbs 2:1
My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,
Read in context1 Thessalonians 3:8–9
For now we can go on living, as long as you are standing firm in the Lord.
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