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Proverbs 23:16

Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.

Proverbs 23:16 · King James Version

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Proverbs 23:16 in other translations

BSB Berean Standard Bible

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

WEB World English Bible

Yes, my heart will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.

NHEB New Heart English Bible

yes, my heart will rejoice, when your lips speak what is right.

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In context

13 Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.

14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.

15 My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.

16 Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.

17 Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.

18 For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.

19 Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.

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