Proverbs 17:22

Proverbs 17:22 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

22A cheerful heart is good medicine,

but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

22A joyful heart 17:22 Lit causes good healingis good medicine,

But a broken spirit dries up the bones.

22A joyful heart is good medicine,

But a broken spirit dries up the bones.

22A happy heart is good medicine and a joyful mind causes healing,

But a broken spirit dries up the bones. [Prov 12:25; 15:13, 15]

22A joyful heart is good medicine,

but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

22A cheerful heart makes you healthy.

But a broken spirit dries you up.