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Proverbs 23:16 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Proverbs 23:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 23 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.”
Proverbs 23:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 23:16
This verse continues the previous thought, intensifying the parental joy theme. 'My reins shall rejoice' (וְתַעֲלֹזְנָה כִלְיוֹתַי/veta'aloznah khilyotay, literally 'my kidneys will exult') uses Hebrew idiom where 'kidneys/reins' represent innermost being—emotions, conscience, deepest self. The Septuagint translates this as 'my lips' (anticipating the verse's second half), but the Hebrew emphasizes visceral, profound joy. 'When thy lips speak right things' (בְּדַבֵּר שְׂפָתֶיךָ מֵישָׁרִים/bedabber sefateykha mesharim, when your lips speak uprightness/integrity) identifies the cause: children w...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 23:16
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“for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.”
“nor foolish talking”
“That I may make it manifest”
“but such as is good for building up as the need may be”
“the same is a perfect man”