Proverbs 23:25

The Passion Translation

So may your father’s heart burst with joy and your mother’s soul be filled with gladness because of you.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:1

The wisdom of Solomon: When wisdom comes to a son, joy comes to a father. When a son turns from wisdom, a mother grieves.

Proverbs 17:25

A father grieves over the foolishness of his child, and bitter sorrow fills his mother.

Proverbs 23:15

My beloved child, when your heart is full of wisdom, my heart is full of gladness.

Proverbs 23:26

My son, give me your heart and embrace fully what I’m about to tell you.

Proverbs 27:11

My son, when you walk in wisdom, my heart is filled with gladness, for the way you live is proof that I’ve not taught you in vain.

Luke 1:58

All her family, friends, and neighbors heard about it, and they too were overjoyed, for they realized that the Lord had showered his wonderful mercy upon her.