Proverbs 15:16

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

Key Reflection

This verse contrasts the constant sorrow experienced by the afflicted with the continuous joy and contentment found in maintaining a cheerful heart. It suggests that happiness is not dependent on external circumstances but on one's internal attitude, likening a joyful disposition to living in a state of perpetual celebration.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

This proverb has its completion in the teaching ofMatthew 6:33.

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