Proverbs 15:13
King James Version (KJV)
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
In context
11 Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
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Proverbs 15:13 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
- WEB World English Bible
- A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.
- ASV American Standard Version
- A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A joyful heart maketh glad the face, And by grief of heart is the spirit smitten.
- DBY Darby Translation
- A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.