“A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.”
Proverbs 15:13 (KJV) |
Proverbs 15:13
From Proverbs 15, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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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 unto 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.