Proverbs 23:24
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 23
“The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.”Proverbs 23:24
What Does Proverbs 23:24 Mean?
Proverbs 23:24 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 23, verse 24 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 23:24 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
3 John 1:4“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.”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 23:15“My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.”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.”Luke 1:14“And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.”Philemon 1:20“Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.”1 Kings 5:7“And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.”Philemon 1:9“Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.”Proverbs 27:11“My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.”1 Kings 2:1“Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,”1 Kings 2:9“Now therefore hold him not guiltless: for thou art a wise man, and knowest what thou oughtest to do unto him; but his hoar head bring thou down to the grave with blood.”Ecclesiastes 2:19“And who knoweth whether he shall be a wise man or a fool? yet shall he have rule over all my labour wherein I have laboured, and wherein I have shewed myself wise under the sun. This is also vanity.”Ezekiel 18:14“Now, lo, if he beget a son, that seeth all his father’s sins which he hath done, and considereth, and doeth not such like,”1 Kings 1:48“And also thus said the king, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which hath given one to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes even seeing it.”
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