Proverbs 15:13
A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
In context
10 Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die. 11 Death and Destruction lie open before the Lord— how much more do human hearts! 12 Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise.
13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit. 14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly. 15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast. 16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil.
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.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 15:13 in the ESV
A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.