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Proverbs 15:13

World English Bible

A glad heart makes a cheerful face,
but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

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Proverbs 15:13 in other translations

A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

Proverbs 15:13 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 15:13 in context

  1. 11Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh—
    how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
  2. 12A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved;
    he will not go to the wise.
  3. 13A glad heart makes a cheerful face,
    but an aching heart breaks the spirit.
  4. 14The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge,
    but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
  5. 15All the days of the afflicted are wretched,
    but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.