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Yes, my heart will rejoice, When your lips speak what is right.
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A Mentor's Deepest Joy
Commentators explain that the term 'reins' (an archaic word for one's innermost being) is used alongside 'heart' to express a joy that is profound, sincere, and heartfelt. A parent or teacher's gladness over a child's wise speech comes from their very core.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Another continuous exhortation rather than a collection of maxims.
(Proverbs 23:16) The teacher rejoices when the disciple’s hea…
19th Century
Anglican
My reins shall rejoice— These being represented in Hebrew poetry as the seat of the deepest affections, corresponding to …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Yea, my reins shall rejoice Which is only another phrase expressive of the same thing, and confirming the greatness of jo…
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