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.