Proverbs 23:16

Bible in Basic English 1965

And my thoughts in me will be full of joy when your lips say right things.

Cross References

Proverbs 23:17

Have no envy of sinners in your heart, but keep in the fear of the Lord all through the day;

Proverbs 8:6

Give ear, for my words are true, and my lips are open to give out what is upright.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no evil talk come out of your mouth, but only what is good for giving necessary teaching, and for grace to those who give ear.

Ephesians 5:4

And let there be no low behaviour, or foolish talk, or words said in sport, which are not right, but in place of them the giving of praise.

Colossians 4:4

So that I may make it clear, as it is right for me to do.

James 3:2

For we all go wrong in a number of things. If a man never makes a slip in his talk, then he is a complete man and able to keep all his body in control.