Proverbs 23:16 — Meaning and Application

Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.

My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine. {even...: or, even I will rejoice}

Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.

Let not thine heart envy sinners: but {be thou} in the fear of the LORD all the day long.

For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. {end: or, reward}