Proverbs 23:15

New Century Version

My child, if you are wise, then I will be happy.

Cross References

2 John 1:4

I was very happy to learn that some of your children are following the way of truth, as the Father commanded us.

Proverbs 29:3

Those who love wisdom make their parents happy, but friends of prostitutes waste their money.

Zephaniah 3:17

The Lord your God is with you; the mighty One will save you. He will rejoice over you. You will rest in his love; he will sing and be joyful about you.”

Proverbs 4:1

My children, listen to your father’s teaching; pay attention so you will understand.

Proverbs 2:1

My child, listen to what I say and remember what I command you.

Proverbs 1:10

My child, if sinners try to lead you into sin, do not follow them.

1 John 2:1

My dear children, I write this letter to you so you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have a helper in the presence of the Father—Jesus Christ, the One who does what is right.

Proverbs 15:20

Wise children make their father happy, but foolish children disrespect their mother.

Proverbs 10:1

These are the wise words of Solomon: Wise children make their father happy, but foolish children make their mother sad.

John 21:5

Then he said to them, “Friends, did you catch any fish?” They answered, “No.”

John 15:11

I have told you these things so that you can have the same joy I have and so that your joy will be the fullest possible joy.

Luke 15:32

We had to celebrate and be happy because your brother was dead, but now he is alive. He was lost, but now he is found.’ ”

Matthew 9:2

Some people brought to Jesus a man who was paralyzed and lying on a mat. When Jesus saw the faith of these people, he said to the paralyzed man, “Be encouraged, young man. Your sins are forgiven.”

Jeremiah 32:41

I will enjoy doing good to them. And with my whole being I will surely plant them in this land and make them grow.”

Proverbs 27:11

Be wise, my child, and make me happy. Then I can respond to any insult.