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Proverbs 23:16
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Proverbs 23:16
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my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
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Proverbs 23:16 in Other Translations
KJV
16
Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.
ESV
16
My inmost being will exult when your lips speak what is right.
NLT
16
Everything in me will celebrate when you speak what is right.
MSG
16
My heart will dance and sing to the tuneful truth you'll speak.
CSB
16
My innermost being will cheer when your lips say what is right.
Proverbs 23:16 In-Context
14
Punish them with the rod and save them from death.
15
My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad indeed;
16
my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
17
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD.
18
There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.
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1.
ver 24;
Proverbs 27:11
;
Proverbs 29:3
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