King James Version (KJV)

Proverbs 15:13

“A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.”

Verse in context — Proverbs 15

11

Hell and destruction [are] before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

12

A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

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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