Proverbs 15:13
A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.
BSB
ASV
A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
KJV
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
By sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken - Every kind of sorrow worketh death, but that which is the offspring of true repentance. This alone is healthful to the soul. The indulgence of a disposition to sighing tends to destroy life. Every deep sigh throws off a portion of the vital energy.
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John 14:1“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.
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You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of…
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So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
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Proverbs 12:25Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
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A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
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Proverbs 17:22A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
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Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
