Proverbs 23:15
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 23
“My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.”Proverbs 23:15
What Does Proverbs 23:15 Mean?
Proverbs 23:15 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 23, verse 15 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 23:15 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 10:1“The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.”Proverbs 23:24“The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.”2 John 1:4“I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.”Proverbs 27:11“My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.”Proverbs 15:20“A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.”Proverbs 29:3“Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.”Zephaniah 3:17“The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.”Luke 1:14“And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.”3 John 1:3“For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.”Proverbs 17:21“He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.”Genesis 48:2“And one told Jacob, and said, Behold, thy son Joseph cometh unto thee: and Israel strengthened himself, and sat upon the bed.”Proverbs 2:1“My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;”Proverbs 4:1“Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.”Proverbs 16:21“The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.”John 15:11“These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.”1 Thessalonians 3:8“For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.”1 John 2:1“My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:”Proverbs 1:10“My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.”Jeremiah 32:41“Yea, I will rejoice over them to do them good, and I will plant them in this land assuredly with my whole heart and with my whole soul.”Acts 11:23“Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.”
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