Proverbs 3:18
The Voice
18 She is like a tree that produces a satisfied life for anyone who can wrap their arms around her;
happiness waits for any who hold her tightly.
Proverbs 8:32-36
The Voice
32 So now listen to me, my children:
those who live by my ways will find true happiness.
33 Pay attention to my guidance, dare to be wise,
and don’t disregard my teachings.
34 The one who listens to me,
who carefully seeks me in everyday things
and delays action until my way is apparent, that one will find true happiness.
35 For when he recognizes and follows me, he finds a peaceful and satisfying life
and receives favor from the Eternal.
36 But heed my warning: the one who goes against me will only hurt himself,
for all who despise me are playing with fire and courting death.
Proverbs 10:28
The Voice
28 The hope of those who do right is joy and celebration,
but the only prospect for those who do wrong is futility.
Proverbs 12:25
The Voice
25 The weight of worry drags us down,
but a good word lightens our day.
Proverbs 15:13
The Voice
13 A warm, smiling face reveals a joy-filled heart,
but heartache crushes the spirit and darkens the appearance.
Proverbs 15:15
The Voice
15 The poor and oppressed suffer hardship day after day,
but those with kind hearts continually feast.
Proverbs 15:30
The Voice
30 Bright eyes and a cheerful expression bring joy to the heart,
and good news revives the spirit and renews health.
Proverbs 16:20
The Voice
20 Those devoted to instruction will prosper in goodness;
those who trust in the Eternal will experience His favor.
Proverbs 17:22
The Voice
22 A joy-filled heart is curative balm,
but a broken spirit hurts all the way to the bone.
Proverbs 23:25
The Voice
25 So make your parents happy;
delight your mother—after all, she brought you into this world.
Proverbs 24:17-18
The Voice
17 Do not celebrate when your enemies fall,
and do not rejoice when they trip up;
18 Or else the Eternal will know and be upset with you,
and He will release them from His anger.
Proverbs 28:20
The Voice
20 A reliable person will not escape blessings,
but one who wants to get rich quick will not escape trouble.
Proverbs 29:18
The Voice
18 Where there is no vision from God, the people run wild,
but those who adhere to God’s instruction know genuine happiness.
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