Proverbs 17:22
KJVA merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
01aParallel translations
4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsA cheerful heart is a good medicine; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
A rejoicing heart doth good to the body, And a smitten spirit drieth the bone.
A joyful heart promoteth healing; but a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
01bAbout this book
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About this book
Old TestamentProverbs — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
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02Original language
Hebrew▾
Original language
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