Proverbs 12:25
King James Version (KJV)
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
In context
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
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Proverbs 12:25 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
- WEB World English Bible
- Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Sorrow in the heart of a man boweth down, And a good word maketh him glad.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Heaviness in the heart of man depresseth it: but a good word maketh it glad.