Parallel Verses
Amplified
The light of the eyes rejoices the hearts of others,
And good news puts fat on the bones.
New American Standard Bible
Good news puts fat on the bones.
King James Version
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
Holman Bible
good news strengthens
International Standard Version
Bright eyes encourage the heart; good news nourishes the body.
A Conservative Version
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news make the bones fat.
American Standard Version
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; And good tidings make the bones fat.
Bible in Basic English
The light of the eyes is a joy to the heart, and good news makes the bones fat.
Darby Translation
That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.
Julia Smith Translation
From the light of the eyes the heart will rejoice: and a good report will fatten the bones.
King James 2000
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart: and a good report makes the bones healthy.
Lexham Expanded Bible
From the light of the eyes, the heart will rejoice, and good news will enliven the bones.
Modern King James verseion
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart; a good report makes the bones fat.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Like as the clearness of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; so doth a good name feed the bones.
NET Bible
A bright look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the body.
New Heart English Bible
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
The Emphasized Bible
The sparkling of bright eyes, rejoiceth the heart, Good news, giveth marrow to the bones.
Webster
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; and a good report maketh the bones fat.
World English Bible
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
Youngs Literal Translation
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, A good report maketh fat the bone.
Themes
Eyes » The light of, rejoices the heart
Heart » What rejoices the heart
Light » Communicated to the body through the eye
Topics
Interlinear
`ayin
Leb
Towb
Sh@muw`ah
Dashen
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 15:30
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Wise Son Brings Blessings To Others
29
The Lord is far from the wicked [and distances Himself from them],
But He hears the prayer of the [consistently] righteous [that is, those with spiritual integrity and moral courage].
The light of the eyes rejoices the hearts of others,
And good news puts fat on the bones.
The ear that listens to and learns from the life-giving rebuke (reprimand, censure)
Will remain among the wise.
Cross References
Proverbs 25:25
Like cold water to a thirsty soul,
So is good news from a distant land.
Ezra 9:8
But now for a brief moment grace has been [shown to us] from the Lord our God, who has left us a surviving remnant and has given us a peg (secure hold) in His holy place, that our God may enlighten our eyes and give us a little reviving in our bondage.
Psalm 89:15
Blessed and happy are the people who know the joyful sound [of the trumpet’s blast]!
They walk, O Lord, in the light and favor of Your countenance!
Proverbs 3:8
It will be health to your body [your marrow, your nerves, your sinews, your muscles—all your inner parts]
And refreshment (physical well-being) to your bones.
Proverbs 13:9
The light of the righteous [within him—grows brighter and] rejoices,
But the lamp of the wicked [is a temporary light and] goes out.
Proverbs 17:22
A happy heart is good medicine and a joyful mind causes healing,
But a broken spirit dries up the bones.
Ecclesiastes 11:7
The light is sweet and pleasant, and it is good for the eyes to see the sun.
Isaiah 58:11
“And the Lord will continually guide you,
And satisfy your soul in scorched and dry places,
And give strength to your bones;
And you will be like a watered garden,
And like a spring of water whose waters do not fail.
Luke 2:10-19
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for
Revelation 21:23
And the city has no need of the sun nor of the moon to give light to it, for the glory (splendor, radiance) of God has illumined it, and the Lamb is its lamp and light.
Revelation 22:5
And there will no longer be night; they have no need for lamplight or sunlight, because the Lord God will illumine them; and they will reign [as kings] forever and ever.