English Language Versions
KJV A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
KJVP A merry H8056 heart H3820 doeth good H3190 like a medicine: H1456 but a broken H5218 spirit H7307 drieth H3001 the bones. H1634
YLT A rejoicing heart doth good to the body, And a smitten spirit drieth the bone.
ASV A cheerful heart is a good medicine; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
WEB A cheerful heart makes good medicine, But a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
RV A merry heart is a good medicine: but a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
NET A cheerful heart brings good healing, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
ERVEN Happiness is good medicine, but sorrow is a disease.