Proverbs 23:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 23:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 23:16 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 23:16 — KJV
“Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.”
— Proverbs 23:16 (KJV)
Proverbs 23:16 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 23:16
“Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous. grievous...: Heb. a hard thing”
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“Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 23:16: lips, speak, right
“The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things: proud: Heb. great”
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“But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice. exceedingly...: Heb. rejoice with gladness”
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“Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:”
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