Proverbs 17:22
King James Version (KJV)
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
In context
20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
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Proverbs 17:22 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
- WEB World English Bible
- A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
- ASV American Standard Version
- A cheerful heart is a good medicine; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A rejoicing heart doth good to the body, And a smitten spirit drieth the bone.
- DBY Darby Translation
- A joyful heart promoteth healing; but a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.