Proverbs 17:22
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A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Proverbs 17:22
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A cheerful heart is a good medicine; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A glad heart makes a healthy body, but a crushed spirit makes the bones dry.
- Basic English Bible
A joyful heart promoteth healing; but a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
- Darby Bible
A joyful mind maketh age flourishing: a sorrowful spirit drieth up the bones.
- Douay Rheims Bible
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
- Webster's Bible
A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
- World English Bible
A rejoicing heart doth good to the body, And a smitten spirit drieth the bone.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A merry heart is a good medicine; but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 17:22
17:22 Doth good - Even to the body; it contributes much to bodily health and vigour. Drieth - Wastes the marrow of the bones, and the moisture and strength of the body.
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