Cross References

Proverbs 23:16

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

My innermost being will celebrate when your lips say what is right.

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Listen, for I speak of noble things, and what my lips say is right.

Obscene and foolish talking or crude joking are not suitable, but rather giving thanks.

For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is mature, able also to control the whole body.

so that I may make it known as I should.

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.

Don’t let your heart envy sinners; instead, always fear the Lord.