New American Standard Bible 1995
Proverbs 15:13
Proverbs 15:13 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
- New International Version (NIV)A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
- English Standard Version (ESV)A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.
- New King James Version (NKJV)A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
Context of Proverbs 15:13
11Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord, How much more the hearts of men! 12A scoffer does not love one who reproves him, He will not go to the wise. A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, But when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken. 14The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on folly. 15All the days of the afflicted are bad, But a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
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לֵ֣ב שָׂ֭מֵחַ יֵיטִ֣ב פָּנִ֑ים וּבְעַצְּבַת־לֵ֝ב ר֣וּחַ נְכֵאָֽה׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 15:13
- Proverbs 15:15All the days of the afflicted are bad, But a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
- Proverbs 17:22A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones.
- 2 Corinthians 1:12For our proud confidence is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in holiness and godly sincerity, not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you.
- Proverbs 12:25Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.
- Proverbs 18:14The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, But as for a broken spirit who can bear it?
- Nehemiah 2:2So the king said to me, “Why is your face sad though you are not sick? This is nothing but sadness of heart.” Then I was very much afraid.
- John 14:1“Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me.
- 2 Corinthians 7:10For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation, but the sorrow of the world produces death.
Commentaries on Proverbs 15:13
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13By sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken - Every kind of sorrow worketh death, but that which is the offspring of true repentance. This alone is healthful to the soul. The indulgence of a disposition to sighing tends to destroy life. Every deep sigh throws off a portion of the vital energy.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13Some prefer to render the last clause, “In sorrow of heart the breath is oppressed.”Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 13Verse 13 A gloomy, impatient, unthankful spirit, springing from pride and undue attachment to worldly objects, renders a man uneasy to himself and others.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13People's feelings influence how they present themselves (compare Proverbs 15:30).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1313. maketh ... countenance--or, "benefits the countenance." spirit is broken--and so the countenance is sad.Read the comment
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Notes
- 1. Proverbs 15:13 Prov 17:22 ↩
- 2. Proverbs 15:13 Lit good ↩
- 3. Proverbs 15:13 Lit in sadness of heart ↩
- 4. Proverbs 15:13 Prov 12:25 ↩
- 5. Proverbs 15:13 Prov 17:22; 18:14 ↩
Commentaries on Proverbs 15
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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