Proverbs 15:30 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 15:30

Two things are here pronounced pleasant:?1. It is pleasant to have a good prospect to see the light of the sun (Eccl. 11:7) and by it to see the wonderful works of God, with which this lower world is beautified and enriched. Those that want the mercy know how to value it; how would the light of the eyes rejoice their hearts! The consideration of this should make us thankful for our eyesight. 2. It is more pleasant to have a good name, a name for good things with God and good people; this is as... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:30

The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart ,.... Not so much the visive power, the faculty of seeing, a strong and clear eyesight; though this is a great mercy, and from the Lord, and to be prized, and does give joy of heart; but rather the objects seen by the light of the eyes, as Jarchi; as green gardens, flowing rivers, pleasant meadows, rising hills, lowly vales, herbs, plants, trees, birds, beasts, and creatures of every kind; nor is the eye ever satisfied with seeing; especially light... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 15:30

The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart - Nature and art are continually placing before our view a multitude of the most resplendent images, each of which is calculated to give pleasure. The man who has a correct judgment, and an accurate eye, may not only amuse, but instruct himself endlessly, by the beauties of nature and art. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:24-33

Religion and common sense What is religion without common sense? Fanaticism, extravagance, and folly. What is common sense without religion? Dry, bald, uninspired and uninspiring worldliness. What are they united? The wisdom of both worlds, the wisdom of time and of eternity. Let. us look at some of their combined teachings. I. TEACHINGS OF COMMON SENSE . 1 . To avoid danger and death. ( Proverbs 15:24 .) This is obvious enough, but, unguided by religion, prudence may... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:30

The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart ( Proverbs 16:15 ). The beaming glance that shows a pure, happy mind and a friendly disposition, rejoices the heart of him on whom it is turned. There is something infectious in the guileless, joyful look of a happy man or child, which has a cheering effect upon those who observe it. The LXX . makes the sentiment altogether personal: "The eye that seeth what is good rejoiceth the heart." A good report (good tidings) maketh the bones fat; ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 15:30

Proverbs 15:30. The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, &c. “In the same manner that the sensible light rejoices a sound eye, and diffuses its pleasure through the whole soul, so a good reputation gives pleasure, and contributes to the health of the body. The wise man frequently advises his disciple to labour for a good reputation: see Proverbs 10:7; Proverbs 22:1. He often proposes to him human motives, and reasons of private interest, to incline him to virtue and his own good: weak... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:1-33

Bringing joy to others (15:1-33)Words can easily cheer others or enrage them, help them or hinder them. Therefore, people should think carefully about what they say (15:1-5). In addition to being wise in their speech, they must be honest in the way they earn their income (6-7). In fact, they must be upright in all aspects of their daily lives. Only then will God, from whom nothing can be hidden, accept their sacrifices and prayers (8-11). Another matter concerning habits of speech is that those... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 15:30

"The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; And good tidings make the bones fat.""Good fortune is the joy of life, and good news is health and vigor."[30] "Makes the bones fat" is also read as, "Refreshes the bones."[31] The language here is metaphorical. This is a truism. People like it when good news and prosperity come. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 15:30

Proverbs 15:30. The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart— The light of the eyes refresheth the mind; a good report the marrow of the bones. Houbigant. In the same manner that the sensible light rejoices a sound eye, and diffuses its pleasure through the whole soul, a good reputation gives pleasure, and contributes to the health of the body. The wise man frequently advises his disciple for a good reputation. He often proposes to him human motives to incline him to virtue and his own good. But... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 15:30

30. light of the eyes— ( :-). What gives light rejoiceth the heart, by relieving from anxiety as to our course; so good report—or, "doctrine" (Isaiah 28:9; Isaiah 53:1), maketh . . . fat—or, "gives prosperity" (Proverbs 3:13-17; Proverbs 9:11). The last clause is illustrated by the first. read more