15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.

Other Translations of Proverbs 15:15

King James Version

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

English Standard Version

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil, but the cheerful of heart has a continual feast.

The Message

15 A miserable heart means a miserable life; a cheerful heart fills the day with song.

New King James Version

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil, But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.

New Living Translation

15 For the despondent, every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:15

Commentary on Proverbs 15:15

(Read Proverbs 15:15)

Some are much in affliction, and of a sorrowful spirit. Such are to be pitied, prayed for, and comforted. And others serve God with gladness of heart, and it prompts their obedience, yet they should rejoice with trembling.