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Proverbs 15:30
30A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health.
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 godly thinks carefully before speaking; the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words. 29The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous. A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health. 31If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. 32If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in 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 life of the godly is full of light and joy, but the light of the wicked will be snuffed out.
- Ezra 9:8“But now we have been given a brief moment of grace, for the Lord our God has allowed a few of us to survive as a remnant. He has given us security in this holy place. Our God has brightened our eyes and granted us some relief from our slavery.
- Ecclesiastes 11:7Light is sweet; how pleasant to see a new day dawning.
- Revelation 21:23And the city has no need of sun or moon, for the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its light.
- Revelation 22:5And there will be no night there—no need for lamps or sun—for the Lord God will shine on them. And they will reign forever and ever.
- Proverbs 17:22A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.
- Proverbs 25:25Good news from far away is like cold water to the thirsty.
- Psalms 89:15Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship, for they will walk in the light of your presence, Lord.
- Luke 2:10but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.
- Proverbs 3:8Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones.
- Isaiah 58:11The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring.
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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