Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
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Bible References
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2 Corinthians 1:12
For this is what we boast of: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you, in holiness and godly sincerity, not with human wisdom, but with the favor of God.
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John 14:1
[Jesus continued], "Do not allow your hearts to be upset. You should believe in God, and believe in me also.
2 Corinthians 2:7
So instead, you people should [now] forgive and comfort him, in order that such a person does not become overwhelmed with extreme grief.
2 Corinthians 7:10
For the sorrow that God desires produces repentance [i.e., a change of heart and life] that leads to salvation, and which brings no regrets. But the sorrow of the world [i.e., sorrow for wrongdoing for reasons unrelated to God or moral principles] produces [spiritual] death.