Proverbs 23:14-16
King James Version
14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.
15 My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.
16 Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.
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Proverbs 23:14-16
New King James Version
14 You shall beat him with a rod,
And deliver his soul from [a]hell.
15 My son, if your heart is wise,
My heart will rejoice—indeed, I myself;
16 Yes, my [b]inmost being will rejoice
When your lips speak right things.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:14 Or Sheol
- Proverbs 23:16 Lit. kidneys
Proverbs 23:14-16
English Standard Version
14 If you strike him with the rod,
you will (A)save his soul from Sheol.
15 (B)My son, if your heart is wise,
my heart too will be glad.
16 My (C)inmost being[a] will exult
when your lips speak (D)what is right.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:16 Hebrew My kidneys
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