Proverbs 17:22 Meaning
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
Context Explained
20He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
21He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
22A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
23A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
24Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Key Themes
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Related Cross References
Ecclesiastes 3:4
Both verses recognize the value of joy in life.
Philippians 4:4
Both emphasize the importance of rejoicing.
Proverbs 15:13
Both verses connect joy with a positive spirit.
Source: Proverbs 17:22