Proverbs 23:15

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

My children, if you show good sense, I will be happy,

Cross References

Proverbs 1:10

Don't be tempted by sinners or listen

Proverbs 10:1

Here are some proverbs of Solomon: Children with good sense make their parents happy, but foolish children make them sad.

Proverbs 15:20

Children with good sense make their parents happy, but foolish children are hateful to them.

Proverbs 2:1

My child, you must follow and treasure my teachings and my instructions.

Proverbs 27:11

My child, show good sense! Then I will be happy and able to answer anyone who criticizes me.

Proverbs 29:3

If you love wisdom your parents will be glad, but chasing after bad women will cost you everything.

Proverbs 4:1

My child, listen closely to my teachings and learn common sense.

Zephaniah 3:17

The LORD your God wins victory after victory and is always with you. He celebrates and sings because of you, and he will refresh your life with his love.”

Matthew 9:2

Some people soon brought to him a crippled man lying on a mat. When Jesus saw how much faith they had, he said to the crippled man, “My friend, don't worry! Your sins are forgiven.”

Luke 15:32

But we should be glad and celebrate! Your brother was dead, but he is now alive. He was lost and has now been found.”

John 15:11

I have told you this to make you as completely happy as I am.

John 21:5

Jesus shouted, “Friends, have you caught anything?” “No!” they answered.

1 John 2:1

My children, I am writing this so that you won't sin. But if you do sin, Jesus Christ always does the right thing, and he will speak to the Father for us.

2 John 1:4

I was very glad to learn that some of your children are obeying the truth, as the Father told us to do.