2 Corinthians 7:10

For sorrow of a godly sort worketh repentance unto salvation never to be repented of, but worldly sorrow worketh death.

Romans 5:2-5

by whom also we have had an introduction through faith into this grace in which we have stood fast, and are rejoicing in hope of the glory of God.

2 Corinthians 2:7

Wherefore, on the contrary, ye rather ought to forgive and comfort him, lest such a one be swallowed up with excess of sorrow.

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Summary

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

Merry

Bible References

Merry

Romans 5:2
by whom also we have had an introduction through faith into this grace in which we have stood fast, and are rejoicing in hope of the glory of God.

A broken

2 Corinthians 2:7
Wherefore, on the contrary, ye rather ought to forgive and comfort him, lest such a one be swallowed up with excess of sorrow.
2 Corinthians 7:10
For sorrow of a godly sort worketh repentance unto salvation never to be repented of, but worldly sorrow worketh death.