Proverbs 23:16

Proverbs 23:16 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.
• New International Version (NIV)my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
• English Standard Version (ESV)My inmost being will exult when your lips speak what is right.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Yes, my inmost being will rejoice When your lips speak right things.

Context of Proverbs 23:16

14If you strike him with the rod, you will deliver him from death. 15My child, if your heart is wise, then my heart also will be glad; my soul will rejoice when your lips speak what is right. 17Do not let your heart envy sinners, but rather be zealous in fearing the Lord all the time. 18For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

Proverbs 23:16 word by word

וְתַעְלֹ֥זְנָה כִלְיוֹתָ֑י בְּדַבֵּ֥ר שְׂ֝פָתֶ֗יךָ מֵישָׁרִֽים׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Yea, my reinsכִּלְיָהkilyâh · kidneyH3629
• shall rejoiceעָלַז‛âlaz · to exultH5937
• when thy lipsשָׂפָהώâphâh ώepheth · lipsH8193
• speakדָבַרdâbar · to speak: speakH1696
• right thingsמֵישָׁרmêyshâr · uprightnessH4339

Cross-references for Proverbs 23:16

• Proverbs 8:6Listen, for I will speak excellent things, and my lips will utter what is right.
• Ephesians 4:29You must let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but only what is beneficial for the building up of the one in need, that it may give grace to those who hear.
• Ephesians 5:4Neither should there be vulgar speech, foolish talk, or coarse jesting – all of which are out of character – but rather thanksgiving.
• Colossians 4:4Pray that I may make it known as I should.
• James 3:2For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect individual, able to control the entire body as well.

Commentaries on Proverbs 23:16

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15-35Verses 15-35 Another continuous exhortation rather than a collection of maxims. Proverbs 23:16 The teacher rejoices when the disciple‘s heart Proverbs 23:15 receives wisdom, and yet more when his lips can utter it. Reins - See Job 19:27 note. Proverbs 23:17 Envy sinners - Compare in Psalm 37:1; Psalm 73:3; the feeling which looks half-longingly at the prosperity of evil doers. Some connect the verb “envy” with the second clause, “envy not sinners, but…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-16Verses 12-16 Here is a parent instructing his child to give his mind to the Scriptures. Here is a parent correcting his child: accompanied with prayer, and blessed of God, it may prove a means of preventing his destruction. Here is a parent encouraging his child, telling him what would be for his good. And what a comfort it would be, if herein he answered his expectation!Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 15-16Saying 13: A wise parent feels joy when their child is wise (see Proverbs 10:1).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 15-1615-16. The pleasure afforded the teacher by the pupil's progress is a motive to diligence.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 23:16

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Commentaries on Proverbs 23

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings