Proverbs 23:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 23:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 23:24 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 23:24 — KJV
“The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.”
— Proverbs 23:24 (KJV)
Proverbs 23:24 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 23:24
“I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels. decketh: Heb. decketh as a priest”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 23:24: righteous, greatly, rejoice
“I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 23:24: father, greatly, rejoice
“And every daughter, that possesseth an inheritance in any tribe of the children of Israel, shall be wife unto one of the family of the tribe of her father, that the children of Israel may enjoy every man the inheritance of his fathers.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 23:24: father, child, joy
“And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 23:24: greatly, rejoice, wise
“Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced: for God had made them rejoice with great joy: the wives also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 23:24: rejoice, child, joy
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