My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.
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Verse 15 is found in chapter 23 of Proverbs. The discipline of children appears within a formative perspective: correction seeks to rescue the young from destructive paths. The section also warns against envying sinners, drinking excessively, and giving oneself to gluttony. The image of a father who wants his son’s heart to be wise shows that moral formation aims at inner transformation, not merely external obedience.
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Compare Proverbs 23:15 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Mein Sohn, wenn dein Herz weise ist, so freut sich auch mein Herz;
Hijo mío, si tu corazón fuere sabio, También a mí se me alegrará el corazón;
Mon fils, si ton coeur est sage, Mon coeur à moi sera dans la joie;
Figliuol mio, se il tuo cuore è savio, Il mio cuore altresì se ne rallegrerà.
Filho meu, se o teu coração for sábio, alegrar-se-á o meu coração, sim, o meu próprio.
我兒啊,你若心存智慧, 我的心就甚歡喜。
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