15All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.


In Context

12 A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.

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

14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.

16 Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

17 Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

Proverbs 15:15 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:15All the days of the afflicted [are] evil: but he that is of a merry heart [hath] a continual feast.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

15:15All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

15:15All the days of the poor are evil: a secure mind is like a continual feast.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:15All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

15:15All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:15All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:15All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

15:15All the days of the afflicted are evil, And gladness of heart is a perpetual banquet.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:15All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart has a continual feast.