OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 15

Proverbs 15:15

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All the days of the afflicted are wretched,

but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

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Proverbs 15:15 in context

Proverbs 15:12–18

12

A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved;

he will not go to the wise.

13

A glad heart makes a cheerful face,

but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

14

The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge,

but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

15
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All the days of the afflicted are wretched,

but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

16

Better is little, with the fear of the LORD,

than great treasure with trouble.

17

Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is,

than a fattened calf with hatred.

18

A wrathful man stirs up contention,

but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

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