Proverbs 23:24

“The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.”

"The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him." - Proverbs 23:24
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What does Proverbs 23:24 mean?

Proverbs 23:24 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him." This verse speaks to the profound joy and satisfaction that a parent experiences when their child walks in…

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A Legacy of Joy: The Joy of Righteousness in Parenthood

Proverbs 23:24 states, "The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him." In this single verse, we find profound truth regarding the relationship between parent and child—an intimate bond filled with responsibility…

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A Prayer for Joyful Legacy

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am filled with gratitude for the wisdom of Your Word, which guides our hearts and shapes our lives. Your Scriptures remind us in Proverbs 23:24, "The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child…

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Proverbs 23:24 - "The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him."
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Proverbs 27:23-24 - "Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds; for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations."
"These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment." - Proverbs 24:23
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Proverbs 23:23 - "Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding."
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Genesis 24-23
Proverbs 24:3 - "Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:"
Proverbs 24:2 - "For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief."
Proverbs 23:3 - "Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat."
Proverbs 24:24 - "He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:"
Proverbs 24:9 - "The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men."
Proverbs 14:24 - "The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly."
Proverbs 18:23 - "The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly."
Proverbs 27:24 - "For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation?"
Proverbs 23:10 - "Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:"
Proverbs 23:20 - "Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:"
Leviticus 24:20-23
"Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding." - Proverbs 23:23
Proverbs 24:10 - "If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small."
Proverbs 16:24 - "Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones."
Proverbs 23:11 - "For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee."