Proverbs 23:16

American Standard Version

 
 
Proverbs 23:13Withhold not correction from the child; For if thou beat him with the rod, he will not die.
Proverbs 23:14Thou shalt beat him with the rod, And shalt deliver his soul from Sheol.
Proverbs 23:15My son, if thy heart be wise, My heart will be glad, even mine:
Proverbs 23:16Yea, my heart will rejoice, When thy lips speak right things.
Proverbs 23:17Let not thy heart envy sinners; But be thou in the fear of Jehovah all the day long:
Proverbs 23:18For surely there is a reward; And thy hope shall not be cut off.
Proverbs 23:19Hear thou, my son, and be wise, And guide thy heart in the way.