Proverbs 12:25

Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

Proverbs 12:25 · King James Version

In other versions

Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.
ASV
Care in the heart of a man makes it weighted down, but a good word makes it glad.
BBE
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.
DBY
Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a kind word makes it glad.
WEB
Sorrow in the heart of a man boweth down, And a good word maketh him glad.
YLT
Heaviness in the heart of man makes it stoop: but a good word makes it glad.
ENG
Heaviness in the heart of man depresseth it: but a good word maketh it glad.
WBT
Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
BSB

²³A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

²⁴The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

²⁵Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

²⁶The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

²⁷The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.