Proverbs 15:30
Bright eyes make you happy, and good news makes you feel good.
Free Bible 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 keeps his distance from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the good.
31If you pay attention to positive advice you'll be one of the wise.
Cross References
Psalms 89:15How happy are those who know how to shout your praises, Lord. They live in the light of your presence.
Proverbs 12:25If you're anxious, you're weighed down, but an encouraging word will cheer you up.
Proverbs 17:22A cheerful attitude is like good medicine, but discouragement makes you sick.
Ecclesiastes 11:7How sweet it is to live in the light, to see the sun rise on another day.
Luke 2:10“Don't be afraid!” the angel told them. “I'm here to bring you good news that will make the all the people really glad.
Revelation 22:5There will be no more night, and they will not need the light of a lamp, or the light of the sun, because the Lord God will give them light. 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 →