Proverbs 15:30
Strong's Lexicon
The light
מְֽאוֹר־ (mə·’ō·wr-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's Hebrew 3974: 1) light, luminary

of the eyes
עֵ֭ינַיִם (‘ê·na·yim)
Noun - cd
Strong's Hebrew 5869: 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.) 2) spring, fountain

cheers
יְשַׂמַּֽח־ (yə·śam·maḥ-)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 8055: 1) to rejoice, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at) 1a3) to rejoice (religiously) 1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad

the heart,
לֵ֑ב (lêḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 3820: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage

[and] good
ט֝וֹבָ֗ה (ṭō·w·ḇāh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew 2896: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) n m 2) a good thing, benefit, welfare 2a) welfare, prosperity, happiness 2b) good things (collective) 2c) good, benefit 2d) moral good n f 3) welfare, benefit, good things 3a) welfare, prosperity, happiness 3b) good things (collective) 3c) bounty

news
שְׁמוּעָ֥ה (šə·mū·‘āh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew 8052: 1) report, news, rumour 1a) report, news, tidings 1b) mention

nourishes
תְּדַשֶּׁן־ (tə·ḏaš·šen-)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew 1878: 1) to be fat, grow fat, become fat, become prosperous, anoint 1a) (Qal) of prosperity (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make fat, anoint 1b2) to find fat (of offering-acceptable) 1b3) to take away ashes (from altar) 1c) (Pual) to be made fat 1d) (Hothpael) to fatten oneself (of Jehovah's sword)

the bones.
עָֽצֶם׃ (‘ā·ṣem)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew 6106: 1) bone, essence, substance 1a) bone 1a1) body, limbs, members, external body 1b) bone (of animal) 1c) substance, self

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.

Young's Literal Translation
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, A good report maketh fat the bone.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Bright eyes cheer the heart; good news strengthens the bones.

New American Standard Bible
Bright eyes gladden the heart; Good news puts fat on the bones.

King James Bible
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: [and] a good report maketh the bones fat.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
Light in a messenger's eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.

New Living Translation
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health.

English Standard Version
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones.

New American Standard Bible
Bright eyes gladden the heart; Good news puts fat on the bones.

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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Bright eyes cheer the heart; good news strengthens the bones.

International Standard Version
Bright eyes encourage the heart; good news nourishes the body.

NET Bible
A bright look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the body.

American Standard Version
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; And good tidings make the bones fat.

English Revised Version
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and good tidings make the bones fat.

Young's Literal Translation
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, A good report maketh fat the bone.
















Cross References
Proverbs 15:29
The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

Proverbs 15:31
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

Proverbs 25:25
As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.

Proverbs 1:1
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;

Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

Proverbs 15:27
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

Proverbs 15:32
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

Proverbs 15:33
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
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