Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 23:15 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Proverbs 23:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 23 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine. even: or, even I will rejoice”
Proverbs 23:15 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 23:15
This verse expresses parental joy in a child's wisdom. 'My son, if thine heart be wise' (בְּנִי אִם־חָכַם לִבֶּךָ/beni im-chakham libekha, my son, if your heart is wise) establishes the condition. 'My heart shall rejoice, even mine' (יִשְׂמַח לִבִּי גַּם־אָנִי/yismach libbi gam-ani, my heart will rejoice, yes, mine) emphasizes the deep personal satisfaction wise children bring parents. The repetition 'even mine' underscores how profoundly children's choices affect parents. This reflects God's relationship with His children—our faithfulness brings Him joy (Zephaniah 3:17; Luke 15:7), while rebe...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 23:15
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“The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.”
“even as we have been commanded by the Father.”
“Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.”
“when brothers came and testified about your truth”
“your God”
“I write these things to you so that you may not sin. If anyone sins”
“if you will receive my words”
“if you stand fast in the Lord.”
“sons”
“The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.”