Proverbs 15:15 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.”

Proverbs 15:15 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 15:15 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 15:15 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.”

Proverbs 15:15 — World English Bible

Proverbs 15:15 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.”

Proverbs 15:15 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 15:15 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“All the days of the afflicted <FI>are<Fi> evil, And gladness of heart <FI>is<Fi> a perpetual banquet.”

Proverbs 15:15 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 15:15 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.”

Proverbs 15:15 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 15:15 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“All the dayes of the afflicted are euill: but a good conscience is a continuall feast.”

Proverbs 15:15 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 15:15 in Context — Proverbs 15

13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

16 Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith.

17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

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What Does Proverbs 15:15 Mean?

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