Proverbs 23:16

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Yes, my inmost being will exult when your lips speak what is right.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 8:6 : 6 Listen, for I speak noble things, and what comes from my lips is right.
  • Eph 4:29 : 29 No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.
  • Eph 5:4 : 4 Nor should there be filthiness, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are not fitting, but rather thanksgiving.
  • Col 4:4 : 4 Pray that I may reveal it clearly, as I ought to speak.
  • Jas 3:2 : 2 For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to also control his whole body.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 23:15
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    15My son, if your heart becomes wise, my heart will also rejoice.

  • Prov 16:13
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    13Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love those who speak honestly.

  • Prov 8:6-8
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    78%

    6Listen, for I speak noble things, and what comes from my lips is right.

    7For my mouth speaks truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips.

    8All the words of my mouth are righteous; none of them are twisted or perverse.

  • Job 33:3
    78%

    3My words come from an upright heart, and my lips speak with clarity.

  • Prov 22:18
    77%

    18For it is pleasant when you keep them within you; they will be ready on your lips all together.

  • Prov 16:23-24
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    75%

    23The heart of the wise makes his mouth prudent, and his lips promote learning.

    24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

  • Ps 119:171-172
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    75%

    171My lips will pour forth praise, for You teach me Your statutes.

    172My tongue will sing of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous.

  • Ps 37:30
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    30The mouth of the righteous person utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.

  • Prov 16:21
    74%

    21The wise in heart will be called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning.

  • Ps 71:23
    74%

    23My lips will shout for joy when I sing praises to you—I, whom you have redeemed.

  • Ps 119:13
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    13With my lips I recount all the judgments spoken by Your mouth.

  • Prov 27:11
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    11Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I may answer anyone who reproaches me.

  • Ps 63:5
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    5So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name, I will lift up my hands.

  • Ps 49:3
    73%

    3both low and high, rich and poor alike.

  • Job 27:4
    73%

    4my lips will not utter injustice, and my tongue will not speak deceit.

  • Prov 16:1
    73%

    1To humans belong the plans of the heart, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

  • Ps 45:1
    73%

    1To the director on lilies, a maskil of the sons of Korah, a song of love.

  • Prov 15:23
    73%

    23A person finds joy in an apt reply—and how good is a timely word!

  • Prov 23:24-26
    3 verses
    73%

    24The father of a righteous child will greatly rejoice; a man who fathers a wise son will delight in him.

    25May your father and mother rejoice, and may she who gave you birth be joyful.

    26My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes delight in my ways.

  • Acts 2:26
    73%

    26Therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; moreover, my body also will rest in hope,

  • Prov 16:10
    73%

    10A decision is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not betray justice.

  • Prov 24:26
    73%

    26An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.

  • Prov 22:11
    73%

    11One who loves a pure heart and speaks with grace will have the king as his friend.

  • Ps 16:7
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    7I will bless the LORD who counsels me; even at night my innermost being instructs me.

  • Ps 51:15
    73%

    15Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will turn back to you.

  • Prov 10:31-32
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    31The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut off.

    32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perversities.

  • Prov 15:30
    72%

    30Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news revitalizes the bones.

  • Prov 23:17
    72%

    17Do not let your heart envy sinners, but live in the fear of the Lord all day long.

  • Job 8:21
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    21He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy.

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    10For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

  • Ps 32:11
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    11Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; sing for joy, all you who are upright in heart.

  • Ps 31:18
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    18O LORD, let me not be put to shame, for I have called out to you. Let the wicked be put to shame; let them be silent in the grave.

  • Ps 73:21
    72%

    21When my heart was embittered and my spirit was pierced within me,

  • Prov 18:20
    71%

    20From the fruit of a man's mouth, his stomach is filled; he is satisfied with the yield of his lips.

  • Prov 23:19
    71%

    19Listen, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right path.

  • Ps 107:42
    71%

    42The upright see this and rejoice, but all wickedness shuts its mouth.

  • Ps 16:9
    71%

    9Therefore, my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; my body also will rest secure.

  • Ps 141:3
    71%

    3Set a guard over my mouth, LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips.

  • Ps 119:162
    71%

    162I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoils.

  • Prov 12:14
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    14From the fruit of their lips, people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward.

  • Ps 35:28
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    28My tongue will proclaim Your righteousness and Your praise all day long.

  • Prov 5:2
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    2So you may preserve discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge.

  • Prov 12:22
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    22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are His delight.