Proverbs 15:30
“The light of the eyes reioyceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.”
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Proverbs 15:30 Context
28The heart of the righteous studieth to answere: but the mouth of the wicked, powreth out euil things. 29The Lord is farre from the wicked: but hee heareth the prayer of the righteous. 30The light of the eyes reioyceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat. 31The eare that heareth the reproofe of life, abideth among the wise. 32He that refuseth instruction, despiseth his owne soule: but he that heareth reproofe, getteth vnderstanding.
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Other Translations
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: [and] a good report maketh the bones fat.
- King James Version
Bright eyes gladden the heart; Good news puts fat on the bones.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; `And' good tidings make the bones fat.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The light of the eyes is a joy to the heart, and good news makes the bones fat.
- Basic English Bible
That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.
- Darby Bible
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; and a good report maketh the bones fat.
- Webster's Bible
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
- World English Bible
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, A good report maketh fat the bone.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; and a good report maketh the bones fat.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
Bright eyes gladden the heart; Good news puts fat on the bones.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; `And' good tidings make the bones fat.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The light of the eyes is a joy to the heart, and good news makes the bones fat.
- Basic English Bible
That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.
- Darby Bible
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; and a good report maketh the bones fat.
- Webster's Bible
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
- World English Bible
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, A good report maketh fat the bone.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; and a good report maketh the bones fat.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 15:30
15:30 A good report - A good name. Fat - Not only chears a man for the present, but gives him such stable comfort as revives his soul, and gives vigour to his body.