Proverbs 23:16

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 23:16

BSB
My inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
AKJV
Yes, my reins shall rejoice, when your lips speak right things.
CPDV
And my temperament will exult, when your lips will have spoken what is upright.
ERV
Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.
NHEB
yes, my heart will rejoice, when your lips speak what is right.
SMT
And my reins shall exult in the speaking of thy lips uprightnesses.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 23:16

YeamyreinsH3629Noun FeminineshallrejoiceH5937VerbwhenthylipsH8193Noun FemininespeakH1696VerbrightthingsH4339Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 23:16

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 23:16
Summary
Inner fulfillment from honest communication
Event
Celebrating righteous speech
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom