Verse Comparison: Proverbs 12:25
American Standard Version
Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.
Amplified® Bible
Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but an encouraging word makes it glad.
Contemporary English Version
Worry is a heavy burden, but a kind word always brings cheer.
Darby English Version
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.
Good News Bible
Worry can rob you of happiness, but kind words will cheer you up.
King James Version
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
New American Standard Bible
Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.
New International Version
An anxious heart weighs a man down,
but a kind word cheers him up.
New King James Version
Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression,
But a good word makes it glad.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.
Revised Standard Version
Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
Young's Literal Translation
Sorrow in the heart of a man boweth down, And a good word maketh him glad.