Proverbs 15:30
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. 2 Good news gives health to the bones. 1
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In The King James Version
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
In Context
31The ear that sh'ma ·hears obeys· reproof lives, 2 and will be at home among the wise. 1
Cross References
Psalms 89:15Blessed are the people who learn to acclaim you. 2 They walk in the light of your presence, Adonai. 1
Proverbs 12:25Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, 2 but a kind word makes it glad. 1
Proverbs 17:22A cheerful heart makes good medicine, 2 but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. 1
Luke 2:10The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.
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 →