Proverbs 15:30 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the body.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: And a good report maketh the bones fat.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

The light in the eyes [of him whose heart is joyful] rejoices the hearts of others, and good news nourishes the bones.

American Standard Version (1901)

The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; And good tidings make the bones fat.

Common English Bible

Bright eyes give joy to the heart; good news strengthens the bones.

Catholic Public Domain Version

The light of the eyes rejoices the soul. A good reputation fattens the bones.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

The light of the eyes rejoiceth the soul: a good name maketh the bones fat.

Proverbs 15:30 Cross References

Ezra 9:8

But now for a brief moment favor has been shown by the Lord our God, who has left us a remnant and given us a stake in his holy place, in order that he may brighten our eyes and grant us a little sustenance in our slavery.

Psalm 89:15

Happy are the people who know the festal shout, who walk, O Lord, in the light of your countenance;

Proverbs 12:25

Anxiety weighs down the human heart, but a good word cheers it up.

Proverbs 13:9

The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked goes out.

Proverbs 15:29

The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

Proverbs 15:31

The ear that heeds wholesome admonition will lodge among the wise.

Proverbs 17:22

A cheerful heart is a good medicine, but a downcast spirit dries up the bones.

Proverbs 25:25

Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.

Proverbs 3:8

It will be a healing for your flesh and a refreshment for your body.

Ecclesiastes 11:7

Light is sweet, and it is pleasant for the eyes to see the sun.

Isaiah 58:11

The Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your needs in parched places and make your bones strong, and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water whose waters never fail.

Revelation 21:23

And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God is its light, and its lamp is the Lamb.

Revelation 22:5

And there will be no more night; they need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever.