Proverbs 15:30
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the soul: a good name maketh the bones fat.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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 far from the wicked: and he will hear the prayers of the just.
31The ear that heareth the reproofs of life, shall abide in the midst of the wise.
Cross References
Psalms 89:15justice and judgment are the preparation of thy throne. Mercy and truth shall go before thy face:
Proverbs 12:25Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.
Proverbs 17:22A joyful mind maketh age flourishing: a sorrowful spirit drieth up the bones.
Ecclesiastes 11:7The light is sweet, and it is delightful for the eyes to see the sun.
Luke 2:10And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, that shall be to all the people:
Revelation 22:5And night shall be no more: and they shall not need the light of the lamp, nor the light of the sun, because the Lord God shall enlighten them, and they shall reign for ever 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 →