King James Version
Proverbs 12:25 in the King James Version says “Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 12 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.”
Proverbs 12:25 · KJV
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. slothful: or, deceitful
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. excellent: or, abundant
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“in the heart”
H3820the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
“of man”
H376a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
“maketh it stoop”
H7812to depress, i.e., prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or god)
“word”
H1697a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
“but a good”
H2896good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
“maketh it glad”
H8055probably to brighten up, i.e., (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
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