Pro 15:30 | MHM | STEP | The Joy of Good News and a Good Name This section shows how simple blessings, like seeing the light and hearing good news, can bring great joy. It reminds us to be thankful for these gifts and to value a good reputation. A good name and encouraging words strengthen and encourage us deep inside. v. 30 : It is a great blessing to have eyesight and to enjoy the beauty of the world. The Bible says, Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun (Ecclesiastes 11:7 ). People who are blind understand how valuable seeing really is. In the same way, hearing a good report brings happiness and strength. Having a good name —that is, being known for good things among God and people—is even more precious, like precious ointment (Ecclesiastes 7:1 ). It makes us feel happy and strong inside— it makes the bones fat . It is also wonderful to hear good things about others, especially knowing that our friends are walking in truth (3 John 1:4 ). These blessings bring real and lasting joy to our hearts.

‏ Proverbs 15:30

The Joy of Good News and a Good Name

This section shows how simple blessings, like seeing the light and hearing good news, can bring great joy. It reminds us to be thankful for these gifts and to value a good reputation. A good name and encouraging words strengthen and encourage us deep inside.

v. 30: It is a great blessing to have eyesight and to enjoy the beauty of the world. The Bible says, Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun(Ecclesiastes 11:7 ^a). People who are blind understand how valuable seeing really is. In the same way, hearing a good reportbrings happiness and strength. Having a good name—that is, being known for good things among God and people—is even more precious, like precious ointment(Ecclesiastes 7:1 ^b). It makes us feel happy and strong inside—it makes the bones fat. It is also wonderful to hear good things about others, especially knowing that our friends are walking in truth (3 John 1:4 ^c). These blessings bring real and lasting joy to our hearts.