Proverbs 15:13
A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.
In context
10 There is severe discipline for him who forsakes the way; whoever hates reproof will die. 11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord; how much more the hearts of the children of man! 12 A scoffer does not like to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
13 A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed. 14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly. 15 All the days of the afflicted are evil, but the cheerful of heart has a continual feast. 16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 15:13 in the KJV
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 15:13 in the NIV
A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.