Proverbs 12:25 - Easy To Read Version Worry can take away a person’s happiness. But a kind word can make a person happy. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: But a good word maketh it glad. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but an encouraging word makes it glad. [Ps. 50:4; Prov. 15:13.] American Standard Version (1901) Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad. Common English Bible Anxiety leads to depression, but a good word encourages. Catholic Public Domain Version Grief in the heart of a man humbles him. And with a good word he shall be made glad. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad. |
Why should I be so sad?\par Why should I be so upset?\par I should wait for God’s help.\par I will get the chance to praise him yet.\par He will save me!\par
If a person speaks words without thinking, then those words can hurt like a sword. But a wise person is careful with the things he says. His words can heal those hurts.
A good man is very careful about the friends he chooses. But evil people always choose the wrong friends.
If a person is sad, he is the only one that can feel that sadness. In the same way, if a person is happy, he is the only one that can feel that joy.
If a person is happy, then his face will show joy. But if a person is sad in his heart, then his spirit will show that sadness.
Some poor people are sad all the time. But for people with happiness in their hearts, life is one big party.
A person is happy when he gives a good answer. And the right word at the right time is very good.
A person that smiles makes other people happy. And good news makes people feel better.
Kind words are like honey. They are easy to accept and good for your health.
A good attitude gives a person support when he is ill, but no one can cheer up {\cf2\super [24]} a person with a bad attitude.
Saying the right thing at the right time is like a golden apple in a silver setting.
Perfume and sweet-smelling things make you feel happy. And a kind word from a friend is more welcome than life-saving advice.
The Lord my Master gave me the ability to teach. So now I teach these sad people. Every morning he wakes me and teaches me like a student.
Then the Lord answered the angel that was talking with me. The Lord spoke good, comforting words.