Proverbs 12:25

The Passion Translation

Anxious fear brings depression, but a life-giving word of encouragement can do wonders to restore joy to the heart.

Cross References

Psalm 38:6

I am completely broken because of what I’ve done. Gloom is all around me. My sins have bent me over to the ground.

Psalm 42:11

So I say to my soul, “Don’t be discouraged. Don’t be disturbed. For I know my God will break through for me.” Then I’ll have plenty of reasons to praise him all over again. Yes, he is my saving grace!

Proverbs 12:18

Reckless words are like the thrusts of a sword, cutting remarks meant to stab and to hurt. But the words of the wise soothe and heal.

Proverbs 12:26

Lovers of God give good advice to their friends, but the counsel of the wicked will lead them astray.

Proverbs 14:10

Don’t expect anyone else to fully understand both the bitterness and the joys of all you experience in your life.

Proverbs 15:13

A cheerful heart puts a smile on your face, but a broken heart leads to depression.

Proverbs 15:15

Everything seems to go wrong when you feel weak and depressed. But when you choose to be cheerful, every day will bring you more and more joy and fullness.

Proverbs 15:23

Everyone enjoys giving great advice. But how delightful it is to say the right thing at the right time!

Proverbs 15:30

Eyes that focus on what is beautiful bring joy to the heart, and hearing a good report refreshes and strengthens the inner being.

Proverbs 16:24

Nothing is more appealing than speaking beautiful, life-giving words. For they release sweetness to our souls and inner healing to our spirits.

Proverbs 17:22

A joyful, cheerful heart brings healing to both body and soul. But the one whose heart is crushed struggles with sickness and depression.

Proverbs 18:14

The will to live sustains you when you’re sick, but depression crushes courage and leaves you unable to cope.

Proverbs 25:11

Winsome words spoken at just the right time are as appealing as apples gilded in gold surrounded with silver.

Proverbs 27:9

Sweet friendships refresh the soul and awaken our hearts with joy, for good friends are like the anointing oil that yields the fragrant incense of God’s presence.

Isaiah 50:4

The Lord Yahweh has equipped me with the anointed, skillful tongue of a teacher — to know how to speak a timely word to the weary. Morning by morning, he awakens my heart. He opens my ears to hear his voice, to be trained to teach.