Proverbs 17:20-22

New Life Version

²⁰He who has a sinful heart finds no good. He who has a sinful tongue falls into sin.

²¹A foolish son is a sorrow to his father, and the father of a fool has no joy.

²²A glad heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

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)

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