Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 23:24 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Proverbs 23:24 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 23 verse 24 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.”
Proverbs 23:24 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 23:24
This proverb parallels verse 15, emphasizing parental joy in righteous children. 'The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice' (גִּיל יָגִיל אֲבִי צַדִּיק/gil yagil avi tsaddiq, greatly rejoice will the father of a righteous one) uses intensive verb form indicating exuberant joy. 'He that begetteth a wise child' (וְיוֹלֵד חָכָם/veyoled chakham, one who fathers a wise son) provides the parallel cause. 'Shall have joy of him' (יִשְׂמַח־בּוֹ/yismach-bo, will rejoice in him) indicates ongoing satisfaction. This reverses Proverbs 10:1: 'a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.' The contr...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 23:24
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“The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.”
“but a foolish man despises his mother.”
“if your heart is wise”
“Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.”
“brother”
“being such a one as Paul”
“for you are a wise man; and you will know what you ought to do to him”
“and in which I have shown myself wise under the sun. This also is vanity.”
“saying”
“Blessed be Yahweh”