Proverbs 23:16

16 my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.

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.

Cross References 1

  • 1. ver 24; Proverbs 27:11; Proverbs 29:3
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