Proverbs 12

Teachability ("whoever loves discipline loves knowledge"), truthful speech, and kindness, even to animals: "a righteous man regards the life of his animal." Overlooking an insult is prudence. Rash words pierce like a sword; wise words heal. And there's a plain observation about anxiety and how much a kind word can lift it.

"Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up." (Proverbs 12:25)

Versions/Hebrew: "Anxiety" in 12:25 is de'agah [1674], worry. "Weighs down" is yashchennah [7812], makes it bow or stoop (KJV "maketh it stoop").