Proverbs 15:13
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 15
“A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.”Proverbs 15:13
What Does Proverbs 15:13 Mean?
Proverbs 15:13 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 15, verse 13 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 11 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (11)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 15:13 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 17:22“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.”Proverbs 12:25“Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.”Proverbs 18:14“The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?”John 14:1“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”Proverbs 15:15“All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.”2 Corinthians 7:10“For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.”Nehemiah 2:2“Wherefore the king said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? this is nothing else but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,”2 Corinthians 2:7“So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.”Proverbs 14:10“The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.”2 Corinthians 1:12“For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.”Psalms 13:2“How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?”
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