Proverbs 17:22
Parallel Translations


NASB: A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones. (NASB ©1995)
GWT: A joyful heart is good medicine, but depression drains one's strength. (GOD'S WORD®)
KJV: A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
ASV: A cheerful heart is a good medicine; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
BBE: A glad heart makes a healthy body, but a crushed spirit makes the bones dry.
DBY: A joyful heart promoteth healing; but a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
JPS: A merry heart is a good medicine; but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
WBS: A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
WEB: A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
YLT: A rejoicing heart doth good to the body, And a smitten spirit drieth the bone.

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