Proverbs 15:13-17
The Message
13 A cheerful heart brings a smile to your face;
a sad heart makes it hard to get through the day.
14 An intelligent person is always eager to take in more truth;
fools feed on fast-food fads and fancies.
15 A miserable heart means a miserable life;
a cheerful heart fills the day with song.
16 A simple life in the Fear-of-God
is better than a rich life with a ton of headaches.
17 Better a bread crust shared in love
than a slab of prime rib served in hate.
Proverbs 15:13-17
New International Version
14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge,(C)
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.(D)
16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great wealth with turmoil.(E)
17 Better a small serving of vegetables with love
than a fattened calf with hatred.(F)
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