Proverbs 15:15

God's Word

Every day is a terrible day for a miserable person, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.

Cross References

Genesis 37:35

All his other sons and daughters came to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. He said, “No, I will mourn for my son until I die.” This is how Joseph’s father cried over him.

Genesis 47:9

Jacob answered Pharaoh, “The length of my stay on earth has been 130 years. The years of my life have been few and difficult, fewer than my ancestors’ years.”

Proverbs 15:13

A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, but with a heartache comes depression.

Proverbs 15:14

The mind of a person who has understanding searches for knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on stupidity.

Proverbs 15:16

Better to have a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and turmoil.

Proverbs 16:22

Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but stubborn fools punish themselves with their stupidity.

Proverbs 17:22

A joyful heart is good medicine, but depression drains one’s strength.

Acts 16:25

Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God. The other prisoners were listening to them.

Romans 12:12

Be happy in your confidence, be patient in trouble, and pray continually.

Romans 5:11

In addition, our Lord Jesus Christ lets us continue to brag about God. After all, it is through Christ that we now have this restored relationship with God.

2 Corinthians 1:12

We are proud that our conscience is clear. We are proud of the way that we have lived in this world. We have lived with a God-given holiness  and sincerity, especially toward you. It was not by human wisdom that we have lived but by God’s kindness.

2 Corinthians 1:5

Because Christ suffered so much for us, we can receive so much comfort from him.

2 Corinthians 6:10

People think we are sad although we’re always glad, that we’re beggars although we make many people spiritually rich, that we have nothing although we possess everything.

1 Peter 4:13

but be happy as you share Christ’s sufferings. Then you will also be full of joy when he appears again in his glory.