Proverbs 17:22-24

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

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.

²⁴A man of understanding sets skillful and godly Wisdom before his face, but the eyes of a [self-confident] fool are on the ends of the earth.

Proverbs 17:22-24

New International Version

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

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

²⁴A discerning person keeps wisdom in view,
but a fool’s eyes^(E) wander to the ends of the earth.

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)

New International Version (NIV)