Proverbs 12:25

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Worry is a heavy burden, but a kind word always brings cheer.

Cross References

Psalm 38:6

My body is twisted and bent, and I groan all day long.

Psalm 42:11

Why am I discouraged? Why am I restless? I trust you! And I will praise you again because you help me, and you are my God.

Proverbs 12:18

Sharp words cut like a sword, but words of wisdom heal.

Proverbs 12:26

You are better off doing right, than losing your way by doing wrong.

Proverbs 14:10

No one else can really know how sad or happy you are.

Proverbs 15:13

Happiness makes you smile; sorrow can crush you.

Proverbs 15:15

The poor have a hard life, but being content is as good as an endless feast.

Proverbs 15:23

Giving the right answer at the right time makes everyone happy.

Proverbs 15:30

A friendly smile makes you happy, and good news makes you feel strong.

Proverbs 16:24

Kind words are like honey— they cheer you up and make you feel strong.

Proverbs 17:22

If you are cheerful, you feel good; if you are sad, you hurt all over.

Proverbs 18:14

Being cheerful helps when we are sick, but nothing helps when we give up.

Proverbs 25:11

The right word at the right time is like precious gold set in silver.

Proverbs 27:9

The sweet smell of incense can make you feel good, but true friendship is better still.

Isaiah 50:4

The LORD God gives me the right words to encourage the weary. Each morning he awakens me eager to learn his teaching;

Zechariah 1:13

The LORD's answer was kind and comforting.