Proverbs 17:21-23

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

²¹He who becomes the parent of a [self-confident] fool does it to his sorrow, and the father of [an empty-headed] fool has no joy [in him].

²²A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.^(A)

²³A wicked man receives a bribe out of the bosom (pocket) to pervert the ways of justice.

Proverbs 17:21-23

New International Version

²¹To have a fool for a child brings grief;
there is no joy for the parent of a godless fool.^(A)

²²A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a crushed^(B) spirit dries up the bones.^(C)

²³The wicked accept bribes^(D) in secret
to pervert the course of justice.^(E)

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)

New International Version (NIV)