Proverbs 23:16
And thy lips shall converse with my lips, 1 If they be right. 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.
In Context
15Son, if thy heart be wise, 1 Thou shalt also gladden my heart; 1
17Let not thy heart envy sinners: 1 But be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 8:6Hearken to me; for I will speak solemn truths; 1 And will produce right sayings from my lips. 1
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 →