Proverbs 17:22
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
A merry heart doth good like a medicine,.... Does the body good, makes it healthful and vigorous. Cheerfulness of spirit has a great influence upon the body, and much contributes to the health and…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
Doeth good like a medicine - Better, worketh a good healing. Omit “like.”
Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Matthew Henry
Note, 1. It is healthful to be cheerful. The Lord is for the body, and has provided for it, not only meat, but medicine, and has here told us that the best medicine is a merry heart, not a heart…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
doeth goodlike a medicine Rather, is a good medicine, R.V. "Heb. causeth good healing," R.V. marg.; giveth a happy healing, Gesen.; εὐεκτεῖν ποιεῖ, LXX.
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