Proverbs 23:15

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

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Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

Prov 23:24-25 : 24 The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him. 25 Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice.
Prov 29:3 : 3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
2 John 1:4 : 4 I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.
3 John 1:3-4 : 3 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
Prov 1:10 : 10 My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
Prov 2:1 : 1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
Prov 4:1 : 1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
Prov 10:1 : 1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
Prov 15:20 : 20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
Jer 32:41 : 41 Yea, I will rejoice over them to do them good, and I will plant them in this land assuredly with my whole heart and with my whole soul.
Zeph 3:17 : 17 The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.
Matt 9:2 : 2 And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.
Luke 15:23-24 : 23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again ; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.
Luke 15:32 : 32 It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.
John 15:11 : 11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
John 21:5 : 5 Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No.
1 Thess 2:19-20 : 19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing ? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? 20 For ye are our glory and joy.
1 Thess 3:8-9 : 8 For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord. 9 For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;
1 John 2:1 : 1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Prov 27:11
84%
11My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
Prov 23:16
84%
16Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.
Prov 23:24-26
3 verses
82%
24The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.
25Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice.
26My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.
Prov 23:19
79%
19Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.
Prov 29:17
79%
17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Prov 15:20-21
2 verses
78%
20A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
Prov 10:1
77%
1The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
Prov 2:1-2
2 verses
75%
1My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
2So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;
Prov 5:1
75%
1My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding:
Prov 23:12-14
3 verses
74%
12Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
13Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
14Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.
Prov 19:18
74%
18Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
Prov 22:15
74%
15Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
Prov 29:15
74%
15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
Prov 3:11-13
3 verses
73%
11My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
12For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
13Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
Prov 17:25
73%
25A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
Prov 3:1
73%
1My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:
Prov 8:31-32
2 verses
73%
31Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.
32Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
Prov 4:10
73%
10Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.
Prov 16:23
73%
23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
Prov 13:24
73%
24He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
Prov 4:3
72%
3For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.
Prov 1:8
72%
8My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
Gen 27:8
72%
8Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command thee.
Prov 4:20
72%
20My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
Prov 15:13
72%
13A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
Prov 13:1
72%
1A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
Prov 2:10
72%
10When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;
Prov 15:30
72%
30The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
Prov 22:6
71%
6Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Prov 22:17-18
2 verses
71%
17Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
18For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
Prov 17:21
71%
21He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
Prov 7:1
71%
1My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.
Prov 17:2
71%
2A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
Prov 24:13-14
2 verses
71%
13My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:
14So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
Ps 73:15
71%
15If I say{H8804)}, I will speak{H8762)} thus; behold, I should offend{H8804)} against the generation of thy children.
Ps 49:3
70%
3My mouth shall speak{H8762)} of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
Prov 29:3
70%
3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
Prov 15:23
70%
23A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
Prov 12:15
70%
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.