Proverbs 15:28-30
American Standard Version
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer;
But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 Jehovah is far from the wicked;
But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart;
And good tidings make the bones fat.
Proverbs 15:28-30
New International Version
29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
but he hears the prayer of the righteous.(C)
30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
and good news gives health to the bones.(D)
Proverbs 15:28-30
English Standard Version
28 The heart of the righteous (A)ponders how to answer,
but (B)the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
29 The Lord is (C)far from the wicked,
but he (D)hears the prayer of the righteous.
30 (E)The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
and (F)good news refreshes[a] the bones.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:30 Hebrew makes fat
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