Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 17:22
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 17:22 Context
19He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction. 20He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. 21He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy. 22A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. 23A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. 24Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. 25A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
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Other Translations
A merrie heart doth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A cheerful heart is a good medicine; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A glad heart makes a healthy body, but a crushed spirit makes the bones dry.
- Basic English Bible
A joyful heart promoteth healing; but a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
- Darby Bible
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
- Webster's Bible
A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
- World English Bible
A rejoicing heart doth good to the body, And a smitten spirit drieth the bone.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A merry heart is a good medicine; but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A cheerful heart is a good medicine; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A glad heart makes a healthy body, but a crushed spirit makes the bones dry.
- Basic English Bible
A joyful heart promoteth healing; but a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
- Darby Bible
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
- Webster's Bible
A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
- World English Bible
A rejoicing heart doth good to the body, And a smitten spirit drieth the bone.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A merry heart is a good medicine; but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 17:22
17:22 Doth good - Even to the body; it contributes much to bodily health and vigour. Drieth - Wastes the marrow of the bones, and the moisture and strength of the body.
