Proverbs 23:15-16
Other Translations of Proverbs 23:15-16
New International Version
15 My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad indeed; 16 my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
English Standard Version
15 My son, if your heart is wise, my heart too will be glad. 16 My inmost being
The Message
15 Dear child, if you become wise, I'll be one happy parent. 16 My heart will dance and sing to the tuneful truth you'll speak.
New King James Version
15 My son, if your heart is wise, My heart will rejoice--indeed, I myself; 16 Yes, my inmost being will rejoice When your lips speak right things.
New Living Translation
15 My child, if your heart is wise, my own heart will rejoice! 16 Everything in me will celebrate when you speak what is right.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 23:15-16
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!