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Proverbs 23:24

World English Bible

24 The father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him.

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American Standard Version

The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; And he that begetteth a wise child will have joy of him.

Christian Standard Bible

The father of a righteous son will rejoice greatly, and one who fathers a wise son will delight in him.

English Standard Version

The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.

King James Version

The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.

New American Standard Bible

The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.

New International Version

The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.

New King James Version

The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who begets a wise child will delight in him.

New Living Translation

The father of godly children has cause for joy. What a pleasure to have children who are wise.