Proverbs 23:15
Old Testament • 7 words with Strong's data
"My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine."
Word-by-Word Analysis
בֵּן
bên
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or ...
לֵב
lêb
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
חָכָם
châkâm
wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
לֵב
lêb
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
שָׂמַח
sâmach
probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
Key Terms in This Verse
שָׂמַח sâmach
probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
Study H8055 →לֵב lêb
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
Study H3820 →לֵב lêb
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
Study H3820 →בֵּן bên
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.)
Study H1121 →Cross References
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
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