Bible verses for children
A kind word for a worried heart.
Proverbs 12:25
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
Proverbs 12:25 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
Anxiety can feel like a weight inside. A good word can bring comfort by showing that someone notices and cares. We do not have to find a clever answer; listening and offering company may be more helpful than promising everything will be fine.
You could say, “That sounds hard. Would you like to talk?” If a worry keeps troubling someone, help them speak with a trusted adult.
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What kind words might help someone feel less alone with a worry?
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Bible context & readings +
The proverb uses the picture of a weighed-down heart to describe anxiety and the lift that a good word can bring. It recognises the effect of caring speech without claiming that one sentence will cure persistent distress.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
God, help us notice worried people and offer patient encouragement. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.