Proverbs 23:15

¹⁵ My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad indeed;

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Other Translations of Proverbs 23:15

King James Version

¹⁵ My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.

English Standard Version

¹⁵ My son, if your heart is wise, my heart too will be glad.

The Message

¹⁵ Dear child, if you become wise, I'll be one happy parent.

New King James Version

¹⁵ My son, if your heart is wise, My heart will rejoice--indeed, I myself;

New Living Translation

¹⁵ My child, if your heart is wise, my own heart will rejoice!

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 23:15

Commentary on Proverbs 23:12-16

(Read Proverbs 23:12-16)

Here is a parent instructing his child to give his mind to the Scriptures. Here is a parent correcting his child: accompanied with prayer, and blessed of God, it may prove a means of preventing his destruction. Here is a parent encouraging his child, telling him what would be for his good. And what a comfort it would be, if herein he answered his expectation!