Proverbs 15:13

New Century Version

Happiness makes a person smile, but sadness can break a person’s spirit.

Cross References

Nehemiah 2:2

So the king said, “Why does your face look sad even though you are not sick? Your heart must be sad.” Then I was very afraid.

Proverbs 12:25

Worry is a heavy load, but a kind word cheers you up.

Proverbs 14:30

Peace of mind means a healthy body, but jealousy will rot your bones.

Proverbs 15:15

Every day is hard for those who suffer, but a happy heart is like a continual feast.

Proverbs 17:22

A happy heart is like good medicine, but a broken spirit drains your strength.

Proverbs 18:14

The will to live can get you through sickness, but no one can live with a broken spirit.

John 14:1

Jesus said, “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust in me.

2 Corinthians 1:12

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

2 Corinthians 2:7

But now you should forgive him and comfort him to keep him from having too much sadness and giving up completely.

2 Corinthians 7:10

The kind of sorrow God wants makes people change their hearts and lives. This leads to salvation, and you cannot be sorry for that. But the kind of sorrow the world has brings death.