Proverbs 23:15
My son, if you think wisely then I'll be happy;
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.
In Context
14If you use physical correction you can save them from death.
16I'll be delighted when you say what's right.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:10My son, if evil people try to tempt you, don't give into them.
Proverbs 4:1Listen, sons, to a father's instruction; pay attention and discover what makes sense,
Proverbs 15:20A wise son makes his father happy, but a stupid man despises his mother.
Proverbs 23:25Make your father and mother happy; bring joy to her who gave birth to you.
Jeremiah 32:41I will be delighted to treat them well, and I will commit myself with the whole of my being to helping them to grow as a nation in this land.
Matthew 9:2There they brought to him a paralyzed man lying on a mat. When Jesus saw how they trusted him, he told the paralyzed man, “My friend, cheer up! Your sins are forgiven.”
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 23:13-17
Parental Duties. 12 Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge. 13 Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. 14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell. 15 My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine. 16 Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things. Here is, 1. A parent instructing his child. He is here brought in persuading him to give his mind to his book,… Read the whole commentary →