Proverbs 3:18
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She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is everyone who holds her tightly.
Proverbs 8:32-36
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“Now therefore, O sons, listen to me,
For blessed [happy, prosperous, to be admired] are they who keep my ways.(A)
33
“Heed (pay attention to) instruction and be wise,
And do not ignore or neglect it.
34
“Blessed [happy, prosperous, to be admired] is the man who listens to me,
Watching daily at my gates,
Waiting at my doorposts.
35
“For whoever finds me (Wisdom) finds life
And obtains favor and grace from the Lord.
36
“But he who fails to find me or sins against me injures himself;
All those who hate me love and court death.”
Proverbs 10:28
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The hope of the righteous [those of honorable character and integrity] is joy,
But the expectation of the wicked [those who oppose God and ignore His wisdom] comes to nothing.
Proverbs 12:25
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Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
But a good (encouraging) word makes it glad.(A)
Proverbs 15:13
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A heart full of joy and goodness makes a cheerful face,
But when a heart is full of sadness the spirit is crushed.(A)
Proverbs 15:15
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All the days of the afflicted are bad,
But a glad heart has a continual feast [regardless of the circumstances].
Proverbs 15:30
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The light of the eyes rejoices the hearts of others,
And good news puts fat on the bones.
Proverbs 16:20
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He who pays attention to the word [of God] will find good,
And blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) is he who trusts [confidently] in the Lord.
Proverbs 17:22
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A happy heart is good medicine and a joyful mind causes healing,
But a broken spirit dries up the bones.(A)
Proverbs 23:25
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Let your father and your mother be glad,
And let her who gave birth to you rejoice [in your wise and godly choices].
Proverbs 24:17-18
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Do not rejoice and gloat when your enemy falls,
And do not let your heart be glad [in self-righteousness] when he stumbles,
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Or the Lord will see your gloating and be displeased,
And turn His anger away from your enemy.
Proverbs 28:20
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A faithful (right-minded) man will abound with blessings,
But he who hurries to be rich will not go unpunished.(A)
Proverbs 29:18
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Where there is no vision [no revelation of God and His word], the people are unrestrained;
But happy and blessed is he who keeps the law [of God].(A)
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