Devine Scripture

Proverbs 23:16

Proverbs chapter 23 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Yea, my heart will rejoice, When thy lips speak right things.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Yea, my heart will rejoice, When thy lips speak right things.

Context

v.15My son, if thy heart be wise, My heart will be glad, even mine:

v.16This passage

v.17Let not thy heart envy sinners; Butbe thouin the fear of Jehovah all the day long:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Colossians 4:4

    that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.

  • James 3:2

    For in many things we all stumble. If any stumbleth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

  • Ephesians 5:4

    nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks.

  • Ephesians 4:29

    Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.

  • Proverbs 8:6

    Hear, for I will speak excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things.