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

Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

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

Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.
- English Revised Version

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

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 12:25

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