Proverbs 14:10
New Century Version
10 No one else can know your sadness,
and strangers cannot share your joy.
Proverbs 14:10
New International Version
10 Each heart knows its own bitterness,
and no one else can share its joy.
Proverbs 14:13
New Century Version
13 Someone who is laughing may be sad inside,
and joy may end in sadness.
Proverbs 14:13
New International Version
13 Even in laughter(A) the heart may ache,
and rejoicing may end in grief.
Proverbs 15:13
New Century Version
13 Happiness makes a person smile,
but sadness can break a person’s spirit.
Proverbs 15:13
New International Version
Proverbs 17:22
New Century Version
22 A happy heart is like good medicine,
but a broken spirit drains your strength.
Proverbs 17:22
New International Version
Proverbs 18:14
New Century Version
14 The will to live can get you through sickness,
but no one can live with a broken spirit.
Proverbs 18:14
New International Version
14 The human spirit can endure in sickness,
but a crushed spirit who can bear?(A)
Proverbs 25:20
New Century Version
20 Singing songs to someone who is sad
is like taking away his coat on a cold day
or pouring vinegar on soda.
Proverbs 25:20
New International Version
20 Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day,
or like vinegar poured on a wound,
is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
Proverbs 27:11
New Century Version
11 Be wise, my child, and make me happy.
Then I can respond to any insult.
Proverbs 27:11
New International Version
Proverbs 29:6
New Century Version
6 Evil people are trapped by their own sin,
but good people can sing and be happy.
Proverbs 29:6
New International Version
6 Evildoers are snared by their own sin,(A)
but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.
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