16 And my [a]inmost being will rejoice
When your lips speak (A)what is right.

17 (B)Do not let your heart envy sinners,
But live in the [b](C)fear of the Lord [c]always.
18 Surely there is a [d](D)future,
And your (E)hope will not be cut off.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 23:16 Lit kidneys
  2. Proverbs 23:17 Or reverence
  3. Proverbs 23:17 Lit all the day
  4. Proverbs 23:18 Lit latter end

16 my inmost being will rejoice
    when your lips speak what is right.(A)

Saying 15

17 Do not let your heart envy(B) sinners,
    but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.
18 There is surely a future hope for you,
    and your hope will not be cut off.(C)

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