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Proverbs 23:24

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 23:24 in other translations

The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; And he that begetteth a wise child will have joy of him.

Proverbs 23:24 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 23:24 in context

  1. 22Listen to your father who gave you life,
    and don’t despise your mother when she is old.
  2. 23Buy the truth, and don’t sell it.
    Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.
  3. 24The father of the righteous has great joy.
    Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him.
  4. 25Let your father and your mother be glad!
    Let her who bore you rejoice!
  5. 26My son, give me your heart;
    and let your eyes keep in my ways.