Proverbs 12:25

Heauinesse in the heart of man maketh it stoope: but a good word maketh it glad.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Care in the heart of a man makes it weighted down, but a good word makes it glad.
- Basic English Bible

Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.
- Darby Bible

Heaviness in the heart of man depresseth it: but a good word maketh it glad.
- Webster's Bible

Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
- World English Bible

Sorrow in the heart of a man boweth down, And a good word maketh him glad.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Care in the heart of a man boweth it down; but a good word maketh it glad.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 12:25

12:25 A good word - A compassionate or encouraging word.