Parallel Verses

Darby Translation

That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.

New American Standard Bible

Bright eyes gladden the heart;
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

Bright eyes cheer the heart;
good news strengthens the bones.

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.

Amplified


The light of the eyes rejoices the hearts of others,
And good news puts fat on the bones.

Bible in Basic English

The light of the eyes is a joy to the heart, and good news makes 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.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
מארה מאורה מאר מאור 
Ma'owr 
Usage: 19

of the eyes
עין 
`ayin 
Usage: 372

שׂמח 
Samach 
Usage: 155

שׁמוּעה 
Sh@muw`ah 
Usage: 27

דּשׁן 
Dashen 
Usage: 11

the bones
עצם 
`etsem 
Usage: 126

Context Readings

A Wise Son Brings Blessings To Others

29 Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. 30 That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat. 31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.

Cross References

Proverbs 25:25

As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.

Ezra 9:8

And now for a little space there hath been favour from Jehovah our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a nail in his holy place, that our God may lighten our eyes, and give us a little reviving in our bondage.

Psalm 89:15

Blessed is the people that know the shout of joy: they walk, O Jehovah, in the light of thy countenance.

Proverbs 3:8

it shall be health for thy navel, and moisture for thy bones.

Proverbs 13:9

The light of the righteous rejoiceth; but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

Proverbs 17:22

A joyful heart promoteth healing; but a broken spirit drieth up the bones.

Ecclesiastes 11:7

Now the light is sweet, and pleasant is it to the eyes to see the sun;

Isaiah 58:11

and Jehovah will guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and strengthen thy bones; and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a water-spring, whose waters deceive not.

Luke 2:10-19

And the angel said to them, Fear not, for behold, I announce to you glad tidings of great joy, which shall be to all the people;

Revelation 21:23

And the city has no need of the sun nor of the moon, that they should shine for it; for the glory of God has enlightened it, and the lamp thereof is the Lamb.

Revelation 22:5

And night shall not be any more, and no need of a lamp, and light of the sun; for the Lord God shall shine upon them, and they shall reign to the ages of ages.

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