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Proverbs 14:10
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Proverbs 14:10
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10 Each heart knows its own bitterness,
and no one else can share its joy.
Proverbs 14:10
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Proverbs 14:10
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10 The heart knows its own bitterness—
an outsider cannot share in its joy.
Proverbs 14:13
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Proverbs 14:13
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13 Even in laughter(A) the heart may ache,
and rejoicing may end in grief.
Proverbs 14:13
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Proverbs 14:13
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13 Even in laughter there may be heartache,
and at the end of joy there may be grief.
Proverbs 15:13
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Proverbs 15:13
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Proverbs 15:13
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Proverbs 15:13
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13 A happy heart enlightens the face,
but a sad heart reflects a broken spirit.
Proverbs 17:22
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Proverbs 17:22
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Proverbs 17:22
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Proverbs 17:22
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22 A joyful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit drains one’s strength.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:22 Lit. spirit dries the bones
Proverbs 18:14
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Proverbs 18:14
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14 The human spirit can endure in sickness,
but a crushed spirit who can bear?(A)
Proverbs 18:14
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Proverbs 18:14
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14 A man’s spirit can sustain him during his illness,
but who can bear a crushed spirit?
Proverbs 25:20
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Proverbs 25:20
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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 25:20
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Proverbs 25:20
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20 Taking your coat off when it’s cold
or pouring vinegar on soda—
that’s what singing songs does to a heavy heart.
Proverbs 27:11
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Proverbs 27:11
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Proverbs 27:11
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Proverbs 27:11
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11 Be wise, my son, and make me happy,
so I can reply to anyone who insults me.
Proverbs 29:6
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Proverbs 29:6
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6 Evildoers are snared by their own sin,(A)
but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.
Proverbs 29:6
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Proverbs 29:6
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The Wicked and Righteous Contrasted
6 An evil man is trapped by transgression,
but the righteous person sings and rejoices.
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