Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 12:25 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Proverbs 12:25 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 12 verse 25 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.”
Proverbs 12:25 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 12:25
Anxiety burdens the heart, but encouraging words lift it. This psychological insight shows wisdom's pastoral dimension—believers are called to bear one another's burdens through hopeful, grace-filled speech. Good words apply gospel comfort to anxious hearts.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 12:25
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“sweet to the soul”
“A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.”
“but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”
“that I may know how to sustain with words him who is weary: he wakens morning by morning”
“A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season”
“And the LORD answered the angel that talked with me with good words and comfortable words.”
“my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him”
“but the tongue of the wise heals.”
“Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.”
“but a crushed spirit”