Proverbs 15:13

New English Translation

A joyful heart makes the face cheerful, but by a painful heart the spirit is broken.

Cross References

Nehemiah 2:2

So the king said to me, “Why do you appear to be depressed when you aren’t sick? What can this be other than sadness of heart?” This made me very fearful.

Proverbs 12:25

Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy.

Proverbs 14:30

A tranquil spirit revives the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones.

Proverbs 15:15

All the days of the afflicted are bad, but one with a cheerful heart has a continual feast.

Proverbs 17:22

A cheerful heart brings good healing, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Proverbs 18:14

A person’s spirit sustains him through sickness – but who can bear a crushed spirit?

John 14:1

“Do not let your hearts be distressed. You believe in God; believe also in me.

2 Corinthians 1:12

For our reason for confidence is this: the testimony of our conscience, that with pure motives and sincerity which are from God – not by human wisdom but by the grace of God – we conducted ourselves in the world, and all the more toward you.

2 Corinthians 2:7

so that now instead you should rather forgive and comfort him. This will keep him from being overwhelmed by excessive grief to the point of despair.

2 Corinthians 7:10

For sadness as intended by God produces a repentance that leads to salvation, leaving no regret, but worldly sadness brings about death.