King James Bible
KJVYea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 23:16 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Yea, my heart will rejoice, When thy lips speak right things. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | And my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips shall speak what is right. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | and my reins shall exult, when thy lips speak right things. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Yes, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things. | |
World English BibleWEB | yes, my heart will rejoice, when your lips speak what is right. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | And my reins exult when thy lips speak uprightly. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Yes, my reins shall rejoice, when your lips speak right things. |