The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.
Parallel translations
- WEB The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
- KJV The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
- NKJV The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, And a good report makes the bones healthy.
- NASB Bright eyes gladden the heart; Good news refreshes the bones.
- NLT A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health.
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Quick answer
A bright look and good news bring gladness and even physical well-being. It matters because encouragement and welcome reports refresh both heart and body.
Overview
The proverb observes that joyful sights and good tidings nourish the whole person, gladdening the heart and strengthening the body. It recognizes the deep connection between emotional well-being and health. Ultimately the best 'good news' is the gospel, which brings life and healing to the soul (Isaiah 52:7; Romans 10:15).
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 11
- Luke 2:10–19But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:
- Rev 22:5There will be no more night in the city, and they will have no need for the light of a lamp or of the sun. For the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever.
- Prov 25:25Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.
- Isa 58:11The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.
- Rev 21:23And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp.
- Ezra 9:8But now, for a brief moment, grace has come from the LORD our God to preserve for us a remnant and to give us a stake in His holy place. Even in our bondage, our God has given us new life and light to our eyes.
- Prov 17:22A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
- Eccl 11:7Light is sweet, and it pleases the eyes to see the sun.
- Ps 89:15Blessed are those who know the joyful sound, who walk, O LORD, in the light of Your presence.
- Prov 3:8This will bring healing to your body and refreshment to your bones.
- Prov 13:9The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.
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