Proverbs 15:30–31
30 1Bright eyes gladden the heart;
Good news puts fat on the bones.
31 He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof
Will dwell among the wise.
Proverbs 15:30–31 — The New International Version (NIV)
30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
and good news gives health to the bones.
31 Whoever heeds life-giving correction
will be at home among the wise.
Proverbs 15:30–31 — English Standard Version (ESV)
30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
and good news refreshes the bones.
31 The ear that listens to life-giving reproof
will dwell among the wise.
Proverbs 15:30–31 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart:
And a good report maketh the bones fat.
31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life
Abideth among the wise.
Proverbs 15:30–31 — New Living Translation (NLT)
30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart;
good news makes for good health.
31 If you listen to constructive criticism,
you will be at home among the wise.
Proverbs 15:30–31 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
And a good report makes the bones healthy.
31 The ear that hears the rebukes of life
Will abide among the wise.
Proverbs 15:30–31 — New Century Version (NCV)
30 Good news makes you feel better.
Your happiness will show in your eyes.
31 If you listen to correction to improve your life,
you will live among the wise.
Proverbs 15:30–31 — American Standard Version (ASV)
30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart;
And good tidings make the bones fat.
31 The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life
Shall abide among the wise.
Proverbs 15:30–31 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
30 That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.
31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
Proverbs 15:30–31 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
30 A twinkle in the eye delights the heart.
Good news refreshes the body.
31 The ear that listens to a life-giving warning
will be at home among wise people.
Proverbs 15:30–31 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
30 Bright eyes cheer the heart;
good news strengthens the bones.
31 One who listens to life-giving rebukes
will be at home among the wise.
Proverbs 15:30–31 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
and good news refreshes the body.
31 The ear that heeds wholesome admonition
will lodge among the wise.
Proverbs 15:30–31 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
30 From the light of the eyes, the heart will rejoice,
and good news will enliven the bones.
31 The ear of him who listens to admonitions of life,
in the midst of the wise it will lodge.
Proverbs 15:30–31 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
30 A cheerful look brings joy to your heart.
And good news gives health to your body.
31 If you listen to a warning, you will live.
You will be at home among those who are wise.