Proverbs 15:13 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.”

Proverbs 15:13

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

Hell and destruction {are} before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

All the days of the afflicted {are} evil: but he that is of a merry heart {hath} a continual feast.

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Proverbs 15:1

"A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger."

Proverbs 15:2

"The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. {poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth}"

Proverbs 15:3

"The eyes of the LORD {are} in every place, beholding the evil and the good."

Proverbs 15:4

"A wholesome tongue {is} a tree of life: but perverseness therein {is} a breach in the spirit. {A wholesome...: Heb. The healing of the tongue}"

Proverbs 15:5

"A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent."

Proverbs 15:6

"In the house of the righteous {is} much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble."

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