Proverbs 3:18
New Century Version
18 As a tree produces fruit, wisdom gives life to those who use it,
and everyone who uses it will be happy.
Proverbs 8:32-36
New Century Version
32 “Now, my children, listen to me,
because those who follow my ways are happy.
33 Listen to my teaching, and you will be wise;
do not ignore it.
34 Happy are those who listen to me,
watching at my door every day,
waiting at my open doorway.
35 Those who find me find life,
and the Lord will be pleased with them.
36 Those who do not find me hurt themselves.
Those who hate me love death.”
Proverbs 10:28
New Century Version
28 A good person can look forward to happiness,
but an evil person can expect nothing.
Proverbs 12:25
New Century Version
25 Worry is a heavy load,
but a kind word cheers you up.
Proverbs 15:13
New Century Version
13 Happiness makes a person smile,
but sadness can break a person’s spirit.
Proverbs 15:15
New Century Version
15 Every day is hard for those who suffer,
but a happy heart is like a continual feast.
Proverbs 15:30
New Century Version
30 Good news makes you feel better.
Your happiness will show in your eyes.
Proverbs 16:20
New Century Version
20 Whoever listens to what is taught will succeed,
and whoever trusts the Lord will be happy.
Proverbs 17:22
New Century Version
22 A happy heart is like good medicine,
but a broken spirit drains your strength.
Proverbs 23:25
New Century Version
25 Make your father and mother happy;
give your mother a reason to be glad.
Proverbs 24:17-18
New Century Version
17 Don’t be happy when your enemy is defeated;
don’t be glad when he is overwhelmed.
18 The Lord will notice and be displeased.
He may not be angry with them anymore.
Proverbs 28:20
New Century Version
20 A truthful person will have many blessings,
but those eager to get rich will be punished.
Proverbs 29:18
New Century Version
18 Where there is no word from God, people are uncontrolled,
but those who obey what they have been taught are happy.
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