Good News

The umbrella collects two Proverbs couplets that describe what good news does — one stressing its bodily effect, the other its refreshment when it comes from afar.

Good News and the Body

The first couplet pairs visible cheer with the inward strengthening that good news brings: "The light of the eyes rejoices the heart; [And] good news make the bones fat" (Pr 15:30). The bracketed "[And]" marks the connector as supplied; the saying itself sets bright eyes alongside good news as twin sources of bodily and emotional well-being.

Good News from a Far Country

The second couplet locates good news at a distance and likens its arrival to relief in thirst: "[As] cold waters to a thirsty soul, So is good news from a far country" (Pr 25:25). Distance sharpens the simile — the further the country, the longer the wait, the deeper the refreshment when the message finally comes.