Proverbs 23:16

Easy To Read Version

I will be happy in my heart if I hear you say things that are right.

Cross References

Proverbs 23:17

Don’t be jealous of evil people. But always try as hard as you can to respect the Lord.

Proverbs 8:6

Listen! The things I teach are important.\par I tell you things that are right.\par

Ephesians 5:4

Also, there must be no evil talk among you. You must not speak foolishly or tell evil jokes. These things are not right for you. But you should be giving thanks to God.

Colossians 4:4

Pray that I can make this truth clear to people. That is what I must do.

James 3:2

We all make many mistakes. If there were a person who never said anything wrong, then that person would be perfect. A person like that would be able to control their whole body, too.