Proverbs 15:15

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 15:15

BSB
All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
AKJV
All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart has a continual feast.
CPDV
All the days of the poor are evil. A secure mind is like a continual feast.
ERV
All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.
NHEB
All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.
SMT
All the days of the afflicted are evil: and the good of heart drinking always.

Commentary for Proverbs 15:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 15:15
Summary
Suffering endless for afflicted; joy continuous for happy
Event
Contrasting emotional states
Estimated Time Period
c. 970 BC
Category
Wisdom