Proverbs 17:22 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Bible Comments

v. 22. A merry heart doeth good like a medicine, cheerfulness is conducive to health and well-being; but a broken spirit, one afflicted with grief and distress, drieth the bones, taking the very marrow and strength out of the body.

Proverbs 17:22

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