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

Proverbs 17:22 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૧૭:૨૨
આનંદી હૃદય એ ઉત્તમ ઔષધ છે, પણ ઘાયલ થયેલું મન હાડકાંને સૂકવી નાખે છે.
हिन्दीनीतिवचन १७:२२
मन का आनन्द अच्छी औषधि है, परन्तु मन के टूटने से हड्डियाँ सूख जाती हैं।

In context

20One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

21He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.

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

23A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.

24Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

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