New American Standard Bible 1995
Proverbs 15:30
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 the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. 29The Lord is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous. Bright eyes gladden the heart; Good news puts fat on the bones. 31He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof Will dwell among the wise. 32He who neglects discipline despises himself, But he who listens to reproof acquires understanding.
Read all of Proverbs 15Proverbs 15:30 word by word
מְֽאוֹר־עֵ֭ינַיִם יְשַׂמַּֽח־לֵ֑ב שְׁמוּעָ֥ה ט֝וֹבָ֗ה תְּדַשֶּׁן־עָֽצֶם׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 15:30
- Proverbs 13:9The light of the righteous rejoices, But the lamp of the wicked goes out.
- Ezra 9:8But now for a brief moment grace has been shown from the Lord our God, to leave us an escaped remnant and to give us a peg in His holy place, that our God may enlighten our eyes and grant us a little reviving in our bondage.
- Ecclesiastes 11:7The light is pleasant, and it is good for the eyes to see the sun.
- Revelation 21:23And the city has no need of the sun or of the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God has illumined it, and its lamp is the Lamb.
- Revelation 22:5And there will no longer be any night; and they will not have need of the light of a lamp nor the light of the sun, because the Lord God will illumine them; and they will reign forever and ever.
- Proverbs 17:22A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones.
- Proverbs 25:25Like cold water to a weary soul, So is good news from a distant land.
- Psalms 89:15How blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! O Lord, they walk in the light of Your countenance.
- Luke 2:10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;
- Proverbs 3:8It will be healing to your body And refreshment to your bones.
- Isaiah 58:11And the Lord will continually guide you, And satisfy your desire in scorched places, And give strength to your bones; And you will be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water whose waters do not fail.
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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- 1. Proverbs 15:30 Lit The light of the eyes gladdens ↩
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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