God’s Word Translation
Proverbs 15:30
30A twinkle in the eye delights the heart. Good news refreshes the body.
Proverbs 15:30 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
- New International Version (NIV)Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, And a good report makes the bones healthy.
Context of Proverbs 15:30
28The heart of a righteous person carefully considers how to answer, but the mouths of wicked people pour out a flood of evil things. 29The Lord is far from wicked people, but he hears the prayers of righteous people. A twinkle in the eye delights the heart. Good news refreshes the body. 31The ear that listens to a life-giving warning will be at home among wise people. 32Whoever ignores discipline despises himself, but the person who listens to warning gains understanding.
Read all of Proverbs 15Proverbs 15:30 word by word
מְֽאוֹר־עֵ֭ינַיִם יְשַׂמַּֽח־לֵ֑ב שְׁמוּעָ֥ה ט֝וֹבָ֗ה תְּדַשֶּׁן־עָֽצֶם׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 15:30
- Proverbs 13:9The light of righteous people beams brightly, but the lamp of wicked people will be snuffed out.
- Ezra 9:8And now, for a brief moment, the Lord our God has been kind enough to leave us a few survivors from Babylon and to give us a secure hold on his holy place. Our God has made our eyes light up and has given us new opportunities while we were slaves.
- Ecclesiastes 11:7Light is sweet, and it is good for one’s eyes to see the sun.
- Revelation 21:23The city doesn’t need any sun or moon to give it light because the glory of God gave it light. The lamb was its lamp.
- Revelation 22:5There will be no more night, and they will not need any light from lamps or the sun because the Lord God will shine on them. They will rule as kings forever and ever.
- Proverbs 17:22A joyful heart is good medicine, but depression drains one’s strength.
- Proverbs 25:25⌞Like⌟ cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from far away.
- Psalms 89:15Blessed are the people who know how to praise you. They walk in the light of your presence, O Lord.
- Luke 2:10The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid! I have good news for you, a message that will fill everyone with joy.
- Proverbs 3:8⌞Then⌟ your body will be healed, and your bones will have nourishment.
- Isaiah 58:11The Lord will continually guide you and satisfy you even in sun-baked places. He will strengthen your bones. You will become like a watered garden and like a spring whose water does not stop flowing.
Commentaries on Proverbs 15:30
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 30The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart - Nature and art are continually placing before our view a multitude of the most resplendent images, each of which is calculated to give pleasure. The man who has a correct judgment, and an accurate eye, may not only amuse, but instruct himself endlessly, by the beauties of nature and art.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 30The light of the eyes - The brightness which shines in the eyes of one whose heart and face are alike full of joy. Such a look acts with a healing and quickening power. Compare Proverbs 16:15. A good report - i. e., Good news.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 30Verse 30 How delightful to the humbled soul to hear the good report of salvation by the Lord Jesus Christ!Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 30Our experiences, like seeing someone smile or hearing good news, can change how we feel. This, in turn, affects our demeanor (see Proverbs 15:13).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3030. light of the eyes--(Pr 13:9). What gives light rejoiceth the heart, by relieving from anxiety as to our course; so good report--or, "doctrine" (Is 28:9; 53:1), maketh ... fat--or, "gives prosperity" (Pr 3:13-17; 9:11). The last clause is illustrated by the first.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 15
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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