KJV ORIGINAL
Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Yes, my heart will be filled with joy when you speak what is right and true.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing how deeply happy it makes him when someone speaks truthfully and righteously.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a father's instruction to his son in ancient Israel, emphasizing the importance of wise and righteous speech. In Hebrew culture, the 'reins' (kidneys) were considered the seat of deep emotions and moral feelings, similar to how we think of the heart today. The passage reflects the Hebrew wisdom tradition where parents invested deeply in their children's moral development.
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