Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

American Standard Version (ASV)

A cheerful heart is a good medicine; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

A glad heart makes a healthy body, but a crushed spirit makes the bones dry.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

A joyful heart promoteth healing; but a broken spirit drieth up the bones.

World English Bible (WEB)

A cheerful heart makes good medicine, But a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

A rejoicing heart doth good to the body, And a smitten spirit drieth the bone.