Proverbs 12:25
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.
What this verse means
Anxiety weighs the heart down, and one good word has the power to lift it — be that word for someone.
A short prayer
Lord, my heart is heavy. Send a good word — and make me one for somebody else.
Read in context — Proverbs 12
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.
Related verses
“Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.”Romans 12:21
“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,”Romans 8:38
“Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”Romans 8:39
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”1 Corinthians 15:58
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”1 John 4:18
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