Proverbs 15:13-15
King James Version
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.
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Proverbs 15:13-15
English Standard Version
13 (A)A glad heart makes a cheerful face,
but by (B)sorrow of heart the spirit is (C)crushed.
14 (D)The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil,
but (E)the cheerful of heart has a continual feast.
Proverbs 15:13-15
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.
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