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 · 2000The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; Andgood tidings make the bones fat.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; Andgood tidings make the bones fat.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The light of the eyes is a joy to the heart, and good news makes the bones fat.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, A good report maketh fat the bone.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The light of the eyes rejoiceth the soul: a good name maketh the bones fat.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.
Context
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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