Proverbs 23:15

Translations

Modern

My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.

Traditional

My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.

Literal

My son, if your heart is wise, my heart will be glad—even I.

Latin

Fili mi, si sapiens fuerit animus tuus, gaudebit tecum cor meum:

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Hebrew

English

My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.

Notes

Proverbs 23:15–16

Saying 13: A wise parent feels joy when their child is wise (see Proverbs 10:1).

Proverbs 22:17–24:22

This section is attributed to a group known as the wise, but their identity is unknown. There is a mention of thirty sayings (Proverbs 22:20). The wisdom sayings that follow can be divided into thirty sections. These sections are similar to an Egyptian work called the Instruction of Amenemope, which is also divided into thirty chapters.

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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.”
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For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.
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Proverbs 4:1
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I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.
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Yes, I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will faithfully plant them in this land with all My heart and with all My soul.
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My son, if sinners entice you, do not yield to them.

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