Proverbs 23:16

Proverbs 23:16 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Everything in me will celebrate when you speak what is right.

Context of Proverbs 23:16

14Punish them with the rod and save them from death. 15My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad indeed; my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right. 17Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord. 18There is surely a future hope for you, 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 have trustworthy things to say; I open my lips to speak what is right.
• Ephesians 4:29Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
• Ephesians 5:4Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.
• Colossians 4:4Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.
• James 3:2We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.

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

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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