Proverbs 15:30

What does Proverbs 15:30 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 15:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

The light of the eyes is a joy to the heart, and good news makes the bones fat.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, A good report maketh fat the bone.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

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

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.

Context

v.29Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

v.30This passage

v.31The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 13:9

    The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

  • Luke 2:10

    And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:

  • Proverbs 17:22

    A cheerful heart is a good medicine; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones.

  • Revelation 21:23

    And the city hath no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine upon it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the lamp thereof is the Lamb.

  • Isaiah 58:11

    and Jehovah will guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in dry places, and make strong thy bones; and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.

  • Proverbs 3:8

    It will be health to thy navel, And marrow to thy bones.

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