Proverbs 15:15

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Life is always hard for the poor, but the right attitude can turn it into a party.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 6:10

We have much sadness, but we are always rejoicing. We are poor, but we are making many people rich in faith. We have nothing, but really we have everything.

Romans 12:12

Be happy because of the hope you have. Be patient when you have troubles. Pray all the time.

Proverbs 15:13

If you are happy, your face shows it. If you are sad, your spirit feels defeated.

Proverbs 17:22

Happiness is good medicine, but sorrow is a disease.

Romans 5:11

And not only will we be saved, but we also rejoice right now in what God has done for us through our Lord Jesus Christ. It is because of Jesus that we are now God’s friends.

2 Corinthians 1:5

We share in the many sufferings of Christ. In the same way, much comfort comes to us through Christ.

Acts 16:25

About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing songs to God. The other prisoners were listening to them.

1 Peter 4:13

But you should be happy that you are sharing in Christ’s sufferings. You will be happy and full of joy when Christ shows his glory.

Proverbs 16:22

Good sense is a spring of fresh water to those who have it, but fools can offer only foolishness.

2 Corinthians 1:12

This is what we are proud of, and I can say with a clear conscience that it is true: In everything we have done in the world, we have done it with an honest and pure heart from God. And this is even truer in what we have done with you. We did this by God’s grace, not by the kind of wisdom the world has.

Genesis 47:9

Jacob said to Pharaoh, “I have had a short life with many troubles. I am only 130 years old. My father and his ancestors lived to be much older than I am.”

Genesis 37:35

All of Jacob’s sons and daughters tried to comfort him, but Jacob was never comforted. He said, “I will be sad about my son until the day I die.” So Jacob continued to mourn his son Joseph.

Proverbs 15:14

Intelligent people want more knowledge, but fools only want more nonsense.

Proverbs 15:16

It is better to be poor and respect the Lord than to be rich and have many troubles.