13A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.


In Context

10 Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.

11 Death and Destruction lie open before the Lord - how much more the hearts of men!

12 A mocker resents correction; he will not consult 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.

Proverbs 15:13 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:13A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

15:13A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by grief of mind the spirit is cast down.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

15:13A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:13A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

15:13A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:13A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:13A glad heart makes a cheerful face; but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

15:13A joyful heart maketh glad the face, And by grief of heart is the spirit smitten.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:13A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.