Proverbs 15:30 “The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bo…”

Proverbs 15:30

The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

American Standard Version

The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; And good tidings make the bones fat.

Geneva Bible 1599

The light of the eyes reioyceth the heart, and a good name maketh the bones fat.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, A good report maketh fat the bone.

Bible in Basic English

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

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Cross references

“light”

Revelation 22:5 Revelation 21:23 Ezra 9:8 Ecclesiastes 11:7 Proverbs 13:9

Revelation 22:5 · BSB

There 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.

Revelation 21:23 · BSB

And 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 9:8 · BSB

But 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.

Ecclesiastes 11:7 · BSB

Light is sweet, and it pleases the eyes to see the sun.

Proverbs 13:9 · BSB

The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.

“a good”

Luke 2:10–19 Proverbs 25:25 Proverbs 17:22 Psalm 89:15

Luke 2:10–19 · BSB

But 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:

Proverbs 25:25 · BSB

Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.

Proverbs 17:22 · BSB

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

Psalm 89:15 · BSB

Blessed are those who know the joyful sound, who walk, O LORD, in the light of Your presence.

“the bones”

Isaiah 58:11 Proverbs 3:8

Isaiah 58:11 · BSB

The 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.

Proverbs 3:8 · BSB

This will bring healing to your body and refreshment to your bones.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

29The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

31He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.

Read Proverbs 15