Other translations
American Standard Version
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; And good tidings make the bones fat.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
The light of the eyes gladdens the heart, and the good heart fattens the bones.
Darby Bible Translation
That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the soul: a good name maketh the bones fat.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and good tidings make the bones fat.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones.
God's Word
A twinkle in the eye delights the heart. Good news refreshes the body.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Bright eyes cheer the heart; good news strengthens the bones.
International Standard Version
Bright eyes encourage the heart; good news nourishes the body.
NET Bible
A bright look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the body.
New American Standard Bible
Bright eyes gladden the heart; Good news puts fat on the bones.
New International Version
Light in a messenger's eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
New Living Translation
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health.
Webster's Bible Translation
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; and a good report maketh the bones fat.
The World English Bible
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
EasyEnglish Bible
If someone smiles at you, it makes you happy. Good news makes you feel strong.
Young‘s Literal Translation
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, A good report maketh fat the bone.
New Life Version
The light of the eyes makes the heart glad. Good news puts fat on the bones.
The Voice Bible
Bright eyes and a cheerful expression bring joy to the heart, and good news revives the spirit and renews health.
Living Bible
Pleasant sights and good reports give happiness and health.
New Catholic Bible
A kindly glance gives joy to the heart, and good news refreshes the bones.
Legacy Standard Bible
Bright eyes gladden the heart; A good report puts fat on the bones.
Jubilee Bible 2000
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and a good report makes the bones fat.
Christian Standard Bible
Bright eyes cheer the heart; good news strengthens the bones.
Amplified Bible © 1954
The light in the eyes [of him whose heart is joyful] rejoices the hearts of others, and good news nourishes the bones.
New Century Version
Good news makes you feel better. Your happiness will show in your eyes.
The Message
A twinkle in the eye means joy in the heart, and good news makes you feel fit as a fiddle.
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
A twinkle in the eyes delights the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the body.
Good News Translation®
Smiling faces make you happy, and good news makes you feel better.
Wycliffe Bible
The light of (the) eyes maketh glad the soul; good fame maketh fat the bones. (Sparkling eyes make a person happy; good news fatteneth up the bones.)
Contemporary English Version
A friendly smile makes you happy, and good news makes you feel strong.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the body.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the body.
Common English Bible © 2011
Bright eyes give joy to the heart; good news strengthens the bones.
Amplified Bible © 2015
The light of the eyes rejoices the hearts of others, And good news puts fat on the bones.
English Standard Version Anglicised
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
A cheerful glance brings joy to the heart; good news invigorates the bones.
New American Standard Bible
Bright eyes gladden the heart; Good news refreshes the bones.
The Expanded Bible
Good news ·makes you feel better [L refreshes the bone]. ·Your happiness will show in your eyes [L The light of the eyes give joy to the heart].
Tree of Life Version
Bright eyes bring joy to the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
Revised Standard Version
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones.
New International Reader's Version
The cheerful look of a messenger brings joy to your heart. And good news gives health to your body.
BRG Bible
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
Complete Jewish Bible
A cheerful glance brings joy to the heart, and good news invigorates the bones.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the body.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
The ohr (light) of the eynayim rejoiceth the lev, and a good report giveth health to the etzem.
Names of God Bible
A twinkle in the eye delights the heart. Good news refreshes the body.
Modern English Version
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and a good report makes the bones healthy.
Easy-to-Read Version
A smile makes people happy. Good news makes them feel better.
International Children’s Bible
Good news makes you feel better. Your happiness will show in your eyes.
Lexham English Bible
From the light of the eyes, the heart will rejoice, and good news will enliven the bones.
New International Version - UK
Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.