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- Chapter 23
- Verse 24
Proverbs 23:24
“The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice,.... Or "in rejoicing shall rejoice" (d), in his son; not that he is…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Proverbs 23:15-35
Another continuous exhortation rather than a collection of maxims. Pro 23:16 The teacher rejoices when the disciple’s…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Proverbs 23:19-28
Here is good advice for parents to give to their children; words are put into their mouths, that they may train them up…
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