Proverbs 23:24 - Revised Version 1885 The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: And he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: And he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The father of the [uncompromisingly] righteous (the upright, in right standing with God) shall greatly rejoice, and he who becomes the father of a wise child shall have joy in him. American Standard Version (1901) The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; And he that begetteth a wise child will have joy of him. Common English Bible The father of the righteous will be very happy; the one who gives life to the wise will rejoice. Catholic Public Domain Version The father of the just exults in gladness; he who has conceived the wise will rejoice in him. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The father of the just rejoiceth greatly: he that hath begotten a wise son, shall have joy in him. |