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


In Context

10 Correction is grievous to him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

11 Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go to the wise.

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

14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath 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 New International Version of the Holy Bible

15:13A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.

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 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.