Proverbs 17:22

The Passion Translation

A joyful, cheerful heart brings healing to both body and soul. But the one whose heart is crushed struggles with sickness and depression.

Cross References

Psalm 22:15

I’m so thirsty and parched. My tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth. And now you lay me in the dust of death.

Proverbs 12:25

Anxious fear brings depression, but a life-giving word of encouragement can do wonders to restore joy to the heart.

Proverbs 15:13

A cheerful heart puts a smile on your face, but a broken heart leads to depression.

Proverbs 16:24

Nothing is more appealing than speaking beautiful, life-giving words. For they release sweetness to our souls and inner healing to our spirits.

Proverbs 18:14

The will to live sustains you when you’re sick, but depression crushes courage and leaves you unable to cope.

2 Corinthians 2:7

Instead of more punishment, what he needs most is your encouragement through your gracious display of forgiveness.

2 Corinthians 7:10

God designed us to feel remorse over sin in order to produce repentance that leads to victory. This leaves us with no regrets. But the sorrow of the world works death.