Proverbs 15:13
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
In other versions
A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
ASV
A glad heart makes a shining face, but by the sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
BBE
A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
DBY
A glad heart makes a cheerful face; But an aching heart breaks the spirit.
WEB
A joyful heart maketh glad the face, And by grief of heart is the spirit smitten.
YLT
A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
ENG
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
WBT
A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.
BSB
In context
11Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
12A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
13A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
