Other translations
New Catholic Bible
The proof of a happy heart is a cheerful expression, but to devise wise maxims involves wearisome work.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
The sign of a happy heart is a cheerful face, but to devise proverbs requires painful thinking.
Good News Translation®
If you feel cheerful, you will look cheerful, although making up proverbs calls for some intense thought.
Wycliffe Bible
(This verse is omitted in the original text.)
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
The mark of a happy heart is a cheerful face, but to devise proverbs requires painful thinking.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
The sign of a happy heart is a cheerful face, but to devise proverbs requires strenuous thinking.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
The sign of a happy heart is a cheerful face, but to devise proverbs requires painful thinking.
Common English Bible © 2011
A cheerful face indicates a heart full of good; coming up with proverbs requires conversation along with hard work.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
The sign of a good heart is a radiant face; withdrawn and perplexed is the toiling schemer.
Revised Standard Version
The mark of a happy heart is a cheerful face, but to devise proverbs requires painful thinking.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
The sign of a happy heart is a cheerful face, but to devise proverbs requires painful thinking.