Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Proverbs 15:13 in English Standard Version "A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed." Pr 12:25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. Pr 15:15 All the days of the afflicted are evil, but the cheerful of heart has a continual feast. Pr 17:22 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Pr 18:14 A man’s spirit will endure sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?