<< Proverbs 15:30 >>

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
A twinkle in the eye delights the heart. Good news refreshes the body.

King James Bible
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.

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Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Verse 30

Two things are here pronounced pleasant:- 1. It is pleasant to have a good prospect to see the light of the sun (Eccl. 11:7) and by it to see the wonderful works of God, with which this lower world is beautified and enriched. Those that want the mercy know how to value it; how would the light of the eyes rejoice their hearts! The consideration of this should make us thankful for our eyesight. 2. It is more pleasant to have a good name, a name for good things with God and good people; this is as precious ointment, Eccl. 7:1. It makes the bones fat; it gives a secret pleasure, and that which is strengthening. It is also very comfortable to hear (as some understand it) a good report concerning others; a good man has no greater joy than to hear that his friends walk in the truth.

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