Verse 30

Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news revitalizes the bones.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 25:25 : 25 Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.
  • Eccl 11:7 : 7 Light is sweet, and it is pleasant for the eyes to see the sun.
  • Isa 58:11 : 11 The Lord will guide you continually, and he will satisfy your soul in parched places and strengthen your bones. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.
  • Luke 2:10-19 : 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that is for all the people. 11 Today, in the city of David, a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12 This will be a sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." 13 Suddenly, there was with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 14 "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to those on whom his favor rests." 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us." 16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child. 18 And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.
  • Rev 21:23 : 23 The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, because the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp.
  • Rev 22:5 : 5 There will no longer be any night, and they will not need the light of a lamp or the sun, for the Lord God will give them light, and they will reign forever and ever.
  • Ezra 9:8 : 8 'But now, for a brief moment, the Lord our God has shown us grace by leaving us a remnant and giving us a secure footing in His holy place, so our God may enlighten our eyes and give us a little relief in our bondage.'
  • Ps 89:15 : 15 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before your face.
  • Prov 3:8 : 8 This will bring healing to your body and refreshment to your bones.
  • Prov 13:9 : 9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
  • Prov 17:22 : 22 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.