Bible verse
A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:13 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 15.
9 The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
10 Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men!
12 A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
13 A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.
14 A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
15 All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16 Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
17 Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.
KJV
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
ASV
A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
ERV
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
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