These findings are in harmony with a statement made in the Bible centuries ago: “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. ” ​ — Proverbs 17: 22, The Holy Bible — ​ New International Version.
“ प्रसन्‍न हृदय अच्छी औषधि है, परन्तु निराश मन हड्डियों को सुखा देता है । ” — नीतिवचन 17: 22, NHT.