Proverbs 12:25 - Compare All Versions

Proverbs 12:25 MSG (The Message)

Worry weighs us down; a cheerful word picks us up.

Proverbs 12:25 KJV (King James Version)

Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: But a good word maketh it glad.

Proverbs 12:25 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.

Proverbs 12:25 NCV (New Century Version)

Worry is a heavy load, but a kind word cheers you up.

Proverbs 12:25 ASV (American Standard Version)

Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.

Proverbs 12:25 NIV (New International Version)

Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.

Proverbs 12:25 NKJV (New King James Version)

Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.

Proverbs 12:25 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, But a good (encouraging) word makes it glad. [Is 50:4; Prov 15:13]

Proverbs 12:25 NLT (New Living Translation)

Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.

Proverbs 12:25 TPT (The Passion Translation)

Anxious fear brings depression, but a life-giving word of encouragement can do wonders to restore joy to the heart.

Proverbs 12:25 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.