Proverbs 15:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 15:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 15:13 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 15:13 — KJV
“A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.”
— Proverbs 15:13 (KJV)
Proverbs 15:13 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 15:13
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. like: or, to”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:13: merry, heart, spirit
“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,”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:13: heart, countenance, sorrow
“The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. unto...: Heb. to the broken of heart of a contrite...: Heb. contrite of spirit”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:13: heart, spirit, broken
“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:13: heart, spirit, broken
“Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better. Sorrow: or, Anger”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:13: heart, countenance, sorrow
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