Proverbs 12:25

“Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.”

"Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad." - Proverbs 12:25
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What does Proverbs 12:25 mean?

Proverbs 12:25 (KJV) states, "Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad." This verse speaks to the power of words and their ability to either weigh us down or lift us up. It delves deeply into the human experience, addressing the impact of our…

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The Power of a Good Word: Lifting Hearts with Hope

In a world filled with uncertainty, the human heart often bears the weight of heaviness. "Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad" (Proverbs 12:25, KJV). This verse encapsulates a profound truth about the emotional and spiritual burdens we…

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A Prayer for Lightness of Heart and Encouragement

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in reverence and humility, I bring my heart into Your presence, reflecting on the wisdom of Proverbs 12:25: "Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad." I acknowledge the burdens that weigh upon my spirit…

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Proverbs 12:25 - "Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad."
Proverbs 25:12 - "As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear."
"As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear." - Proverbs 25:12
Proverbs 25:1 - "These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out."
Proverbs 25:25 - "As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country."
Proverbs 21:25 - "The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour."
Proverbs 30:25 - "The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;"
Proverbs 25:3 - "The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable."
Proverbs 25:15 - "By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone."
Proverbs 10:25 - "As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation."
Proverbs 14:25 - "A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies."
Proverbs 15:25 - "The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow."
Proverbs 25:11 - "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver."
Proverbs 3:25 - "Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh."
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Proverbs 12:12 - "The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit."
Proverbs 17:25 - "A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him."
Proverbs 25:24 - "It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house."
Proverbs 8:25 - "Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:"
Proverbs 22:25 - "Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul."
Proverbs 27:25 - "The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered."
"As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country." - Proverbs 25:25
Proverbs 25:2 - "It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter."
Proverbs 31:25 - "Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come."
Proverbs 25:6 - "Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:"
Proverbs 13:25 - "The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want."
Proverbs 16:25 - "There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death."