Proverbs 23:24

The father of the righteous shall greatly reioyce: and he that begetteth a wise child, shall haue ioy of him.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who sires a wise son will be glad in him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; And he that begetteth a wise child will have joy of him.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The father of the upright man will be glad, and he who has a wise child will have joy because of him.
- Basic English Bible

The father of a righteous [man] shall greatly rejoice, and he that begetteth a wise [son] shall have joy of him:
- Darby Bible

The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.
- Webster's Bible

The father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him.
- World English Bible

The father of the righteous rejoiceth greatly, The begetter of the wise rejoiceth in him.
- Youngs Literal Bible

The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; and he that begetteth a wise child will have joy of him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 23:24

23:23 Buy - Purchase it upon any terms, spare no pains or cost. Truth - The true and saving knowledge of God's will. Sell it not - Do not forsake it for any worldly advantage.

23:26 Give me - Solomon here speaks in God's name.