Proverbs 23:16
And my temperament will exult, when your lips will have spoken what is upright.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.
In Context
15My son, if your soul will become wise, my heart will be glad with you.
17Let not your heart compete with sinners. But be in the fear of the Lord all day long.
Cross References
Proverbs 8:6Listen, for I will speak about great things, and my lips will be opened, so as to foretell what is right.
Ephesians 5:4nor any indecent, or foolish, or abusive talk, for this is without purpose; but instead, give thanks.
James 3:2For we all offend in many ways. If anyone does not offend in word, he is a perfect man. And he is then able, as if with a bridle, to lead the whole body around.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 23:13-17
Parental Duties. 12 Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge. 13 Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. 14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell. 15 My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine. 16 Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things. Here is, 1. A parent instructing his child. He is here brought in persuading him to give his mind to his book,… Read the whole commentary →