New English Translation
Proverbs 15:30
30A bright look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to 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 the righteous considers 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. A bright look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the body. 31The person who hears the reproof that leads to life is at home among the wise. 32The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever hears reproof acquires 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 the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked goes out.
- Ezra 9:8“But now briefly we have received mercy from the Lord our God, in that he has left us a remnant and has given us a secure position in his holy place. Thus our God has enlightened our eyes and has given us a little relief in our time of servitude.
- Ecclesiastes 11:7Light is sweet, and it is pleasant for a person to see the sun.
- Revelation 21:23The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, because the glory of God lights it up, and its lamp is the Lamb.
- Revelation 22:5Night will be no more, and they will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, because the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever.
- Proverbs 17:22A cheerful heart brings good healing, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
- Proverbs 25:25Like cold water to a weary person, so is good news from a distant land.
- Psalms 89:15How blessed are the people who worship you! O Lord, they experience your favor.
- Luke 2:10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! Listen carefully, for I proclaim to you good news that brings great joy to all the people:
- Proverbs 3:8This will bring healing to your body, and refreshment to your inner self.
- Isaiah 58:11The Lord will continually lead you; he will feed you even in parched regions. He will give you renewed strength, and you will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring that continually produces water.
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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