Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 23:16
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Berean Standard Bible
My inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
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.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 23
14 Strike him with a rod, and you will deliver his soul from Sheol.
15 My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.
16 My inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.
18 For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
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