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Proverbs 15:13

A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
Proverbs 15:13 · King James Version

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.

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