Proverbs 23:16
What does Proverbs 23:16 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 23:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Yea, my heart will rejoice, When thy lips speak right things.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Yea, my heart will rejoice, When thy lips speak right things.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And my thoughts in me will be full of joy when your lips say right things.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And my reins exult when thy lips speak uprightly.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips shall speak what is right.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890and my reins shall exult, when thy lips speak right things.
Context
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.
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