Proverbs 15:13

Catholic Public Domain Version

A rejoicing heart gladdens the face. But by the grief of the soul, the spirit is cast down.

Cross References

Nehemiah 2:2

And the king said to me: "Why is your expression sad, though you do not appear to be sick? This is not without cause, but some evil, I know not what, is in your heart." And I was struck with an exceedingly great fear.

Proverbs 12:25

Grief in the heart of a man humbles him. And with a good word he shall be made glad.

Proverbs 14:30

The well-being of the heart is life for the flesh. But envy is decay for the bones.

Proverbs 15:15

All the days of the poor are evil. A secure mind is like a continual feast.

Proverbs 17:22

A joyful soul makes a lifetime flourish. A gloomy spirit dries out the bones.

Proverbs 18:14

The spirit of a man sustains his weakness. Yet who can sustain a spirit that is easily angered?

John 14:1

"Do not let your heart be troubled. You believe in God. Believe in me also.

2 Corinthians 1:12

For our glory is this: the testimony of our conscience, which is found in simplicity of heart and in sincerity toward God. And it is not with worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God, that we have conversed with this world, and more abundantly toward you.

2 Corinthians 2:7

So then, to the contrary, you should be more forgiving and consoling, lest perhaps someone like this may be overwhelmed with excessive sorrow.

2 Corinthians 7:10

For the sorrow that is according to God accomplishes a repentance which is steadfast unto salvation. But the sorrow that is of the world accomplishes death.