A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit. Cross References Nehemiah 2:2 so the king said to me, "Why is your face sad, though you are not ill? This could only be sadness of the heart." I was overwhelmed with fear Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up. Proverbs 14:30 A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 17:22 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 18:14 The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit? Treasury of Scripture A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. merry Proverbs 15:15 Proverbs 17:22 2 Corinthians 1:12 by Proverbs 12:25 Proverbs 18:14 Nehemiah 2:2 |