Proverbs 18:14

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Being cheerful helps when we are sick, but nothing helps when we give up.

Cross References

Job 6:4

The fearsome arrows of God All-Powerful have filled my soul with their poison.

Psalm 109:22

I am poor and helpless, and I have lost all hope.

Psalm 147:3

He renews our hopes and heals our bodies.

Psalm 55:3

because my loud enemies shout and attack. They treat me terribly and hold angry grudges.

Psalm 55:5

I am trembling with fear, completely terrified.

Exodus 6:9

When Moses told this to the Israelites, they were too discouraged and ill-treated to believe him.

Proverbs 15:13

Happiness makes you smile; sorrow can crush you.

Proverbs 17:22

If you are cheerful, you feel good; if you are sad, you hurt all over.

2 Corinthians 1:12

We can be proud of our clear conscience. We have always lived honestly and sincerely, especially when we were with you. And we were guided by God's wonderful kindness instead of by the wisdom of this world.

2 Corinthians 2:7

When people sin, you should forgive and comfort them, so they won't give up in despair.

James 1:2

My friends, be glad, even if you have a lot of trouble.

1 Peter 1:6

On that day you will be glad, even if you have to go through many hard trials for a while.