Proverbs 23:16
I [SYN] will rejoice when I hear you [SYN] say what is right/wise.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.
In Context
15My son/child, if you [SYN] become wise, I [SYN] will be very happy.
17Do not envy sinful people; instead, revere Yahweh all of your life.
Cross References
Proverbs 8:6Listen to me, because I have some excellent/important things to say. What I say is what is fair/right.
Ephesians 5:4Do not use obscene/shameful language when you talk to people. Do not talk foolishly. Do not use vulgar/indecent language, because it is not appropriate/fitting that God’s people should talk like that. Instead, tell people how much you thank God for all he does for you.
James 3:2It is true that we all in many ways do things that are wrong [MET]. But those who always [LIT] control what they say will be all that God intends/wants them to be. They will be able to control all their actions [MTY].
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 →