KJV ORIGINAL
My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
My child, if your heart is wise, my heart will rejoice—yes, mine will too.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing a parent's deep joy when their child makes wise choices and develops wisdom.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the wisdom literature traditionally attributed to King Solomon, written as fatherly advice to young people in ancient Israel. The Hebrew concept of 'heart' encompasses not just emotions but the mind, will, and moral center of a person—their entire inner being.
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