Proverbs 17:21-23

Darby Translation

²¹He that begetteth a fool [doeth it] to his sorrow, and the father of a vile [man] hath no joy.

²²A joyful heart promoteth healing; but a broken spirit drieth up the bones.

²³A wicked [man] taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the paths of judgment.

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)

Darby Translation (DARBY)

New International Version (NIV)