Proverbs 15:13
13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
Other Translations of Proverbs 15:13
King James Version
13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
English Standard Version
13 A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.
The Message
13 A cheerful heart brings a smile to your face; a sad heart makes it hard to get through the day.
New King James Version
13 A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
New Living Translation
13 A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:15
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.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:13
Commentary on Proverbs 15:13
(Read Proverbs 15:13)
A gloomy, impatient, unthankful spirit, springing from pride and undue attachment to worldly objects, renders a man uneasy to himself and others.