24 The father of a righteous child has great joy;

a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.

24 The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice;

he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.

24 The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice:

And he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.

24 The father of godly children has cause for joy.

What a pleasure to have children who are wise.

24 The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice,

And he who begets a wise child will delight in him.

24 The father of a good child is very happy;

parents who have wise children are glad because of them.

24 The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice;

And he that begetteth a wise child will have joy of him.

24 The father of a righteous man shall greatly rejoice, and he that begetteth a wise son shall have joy of him:

24 A righteous person’s father will certainly rejoice. 

Someone who has a wise son will enjoy him. 

24 The father of a righteous son will rejoice greatly,

and one who fathers a wise son will delight in him.

24 The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice;

he who begets a wise son will be glad in him.

24 The father of the righteous will surely rejoice;

he who bears a wise person will be happy with him.

24 The father of a godly child is very happy.

Anyone who has a wise child is glad.