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Proverbs 23:16

Proverbs 23:16
Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Yea, my reins shall rejoice,.... Which is only another phrase expressive of the same thing, and confirming the greatness of joy on the above occasion; not only his heart rejoiced, which was…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Proverbs 23:15-35

Another continuous exhortation rather than a collection of maxims. Pro 23:16 The teacher rejoices when the disciple’s heart Pro 23:15 receives wisdom, and yet more when his lips can utter it. Reins -…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Proverbs 23:12-16

Here is, 1. A parent instructing his child. He is here brought in persuading him to give his mind to his book, and especially to the scriptures and his catechism, to attend to the words of knowledge,…

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