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Berean Standard Bible

A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.

Context

11Sheol and Abaddon * lie open before the LORD— how much more the hearts of men! 12A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise. 13A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit. 14A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly. 15All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.

English text: Berean Standard Bible (BSB). English audio: Berean Standard Audio Bible.