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Proverbs 17:22 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Proverbs 17:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 17 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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Proverbs 17:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 17:22
This proverb connects emotional state to physical health: 'A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.' The 'merry heart' (lev sameach—joyful, cheerful heart) produces beneficial effects comparable to medicine (gehah—healing). Modern medicine confirms the connection between mental/emotional health and physical wellbeing. Conversely, 'a broken spirit' (ruach nekhe'ah—crushed, discouraged spirit) causes physical deterioration—'drieth the bones' suggests weakening one's core vitality. This wisdom validates the profound interconnection of body, soul, and spirit,...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 17:22
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“A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.”
“but a kind word makes it glad.”
“but a crushed spirit”
“which brings no regret. But the sorrow of the world works death.”
“By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand”
“and drink your wine with a merry heart; for God has already accepted your works.”
“lest by any means such a one should be swallowed up with his excessive sorrow.”
“For my days are consumed like smoke”
“My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.”
“my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.”