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Proverbs 17:22

Revised Standard Version RSV

New International Version NIV

22 A cheerful heart is a good medicine, but a downcast spirit dries up the bones.

22 A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.