Proverbs 12:25
A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
In Context
24The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.
Cross References
Psalms 38:6Behold, thou hast made my days + 38:6 Alex. a span long.old; and my existence is as nothing before thee: nay, every man living is altogether vanity. Pause.
Proverbs 12:18Some wound as they speak, like swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.
Proverbs 15:13When the heart rejoices the countenance is cheerful; but when it is in sorrow, the countenance is sad.
Proverbs 15:23A bad man will by no means + 15:23 Or, obey.attend to counsel; neither will he say anything seasonable, or good for the common weal.
Proverbs 16:24Good words are honeycombs, and the sweetness thereof is a healing of the soul.
Proverbs 18:14A wise servant calms a man's anger; but who can endure a faint-hearted man?
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:25
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. Note, 1. Industry is the way to preferment. Solomon advanced Jeroboam because he saw that he was an industrious young man, and minded his business, 1 Kings xi. 28 . Men that take pains in study and serviceableness will thereby gain such an interest and reputation as will give them a dominion over all about them, by which means many have risen strangely. He that has been faithful in a few things shall be made ruler over many… Read the whole commentary →