30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

Other Translations of Proverbs 14:30

King James Version

30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

English Standard Version

30 A tranquilOr healing heart gives life to the flesh, but envyOr jealousy makes the bones rot.

The Message

30 A sound mind makes for a robust body, but runaway emotions corrode the bones.

New King James Version

30 A sound heart is life to the body, But envy is rottenness to the bones.

New Living Translation

30 A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 14:30

Commentary on Proverbs 14:30

(Read Proverbs 14:30)

An upright, contented, and benevolent mind, tends to health.

13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.

Other Translations of Proverbs 15:13

King James Version

13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

English Standard Version

13 A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.

The Message

13 A cheerful heart brings a smile to your face; a sad heart makes it hard to get through the day.

New King James Version

13 A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

New Living Translation

13 A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:13

Commentary on Proverbs 15:13

(Read Proverbs 15:13)

A gloomy, impatient, unthankful spirit, springing from pride and undue attachment to worldly objects, renders a man uneasy to himself and others.