13 (A)A merry heart makes a cheerful [a]countenance,
But (B)by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

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  1. Proverbs 15:13 face

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

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

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15 All the days of the afflicted are evil,
(A)But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.

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

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

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30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
And a good report makes the bones [a]healthy.

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  1. Proverbs 15:30 Lit. fat

30 The light of the eyes maketh the heart rejoice, and a good report maketh the bones fat.

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30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
    and good news gives health to the bones.(A)

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