Proverbs 15:30
The light of the eyes rejoices the soul. A good reputation fattens the bones.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
In Context
29The Lord is distant from the impious. And he will heed the prayers of the just.
31The ear that listens to the reproofs of life shall abide in the midst of the wise.
Cross References
Psalms 89:15We have been rejoicing, because of the days in which you humbled us, because of the years in which we saw evils.
Proverbs 12:25Grief in the heart of a man humbles him. And with a good word he shall be made glad.
Proverbs 17:22A joyful soul makes a lifetime flourish. A gloomy spirit dries out the bones.
Ecclesiastes 11:7Light is pleasant, and it is delightful for the eyes to see the sun.
Luke 2:10And the Angel said to them: “Do not be afraid. For, behold, I proclaim to you a great joy, which will be for all the people.
Revelation 22:5And night shall be no more. And they will not need the light of a lamp, nor the light of the sun, because the Lord God will illuminate them. And they shall reign forever and ever.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:30
29 The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. Note, 1. God sets himself at a distance from those that set him at defiance: The wicked say to the Almighty, Depart from us, and he is, accordingly, far from them; he does not manifest himself to them, has no communion with them, will not hear them, will not help them, no, not in the time of their need. They shall be for ever banished from his presence and he will behold them afar off. Depart from me, you cursed. 2. He will draw nigh… Read the whole commentary →