Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Care in the heart of a man makes it weighted down, but a good word makes it glad.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.

World English Bible (WEB)

Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a kind word makes it glad.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Sorrow in the heart of a man boweth down, And a good word maketh him glad.