Proverbs 23:16 “My inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.”

Proverbs 23:16

My inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

Yes, my heart will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

And my reynes shall reioyce, when thy lips speake righteous things.

Darby Translation

and my reins shall exult, when thy lips speak right things.

Young's Literal Translation

And my reins exult when thy lips speak uprightly.

Bible in Basic English

And my thoughts in me will be full of joy when your lips say right things.

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In context

15My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.

17Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.

Read Proverbs 23