Proverbs 17:22

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A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
World English Bible (WEB)
A merry{H8056} heart{H3820} doeth good{H3190}{(H8686)} like a medicine{H1456}: but a broken{H5218} spirit{H7307} drieth{H3001}{(H8762)} the bones{H1634}.
Strong's King James
A happy heart causes good healing, A defeated spirit dries bones.
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
A rejoicing heart doth good to the body, And a smitten spirit drieth the bone.
Young's Literal Translation

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