Proverbs 17:20-22

New Century Version

²⁰A person with an evil heart will find no success,
and the person whose words are evil will get into trouble.

²¹It is sad to have a foolish child;
there is no joy in being the parent of a fool.

²²A happy heart is like good medicine,
but a broken spirit drains your strength.

Proverbs 17:20-22

New International Version

²⁰One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper;
one whose tongue is perverse falls into trouble.

²¹To have a fool for a child brings grief;
there is no joy for the parent of a godless fool.^(A)

²²A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a crushed^(B) spirit dries up the bones.^(C)

New Century Version (NCV)

New International Version (NIV)