Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Merry

Bible References

Merry

Romans 5:2
through whom we have had access, by faith, into this grace in which we stand; and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

A broken

2 Corinthians 2:7
so that, on the other hand, you should rather forgive and comfort him, lest such a one should be swallowed up in too much sorrow.
2 Corinthians 7:10
For godly sorrow works repentance not to be regretted, which leads to salvation: but the sorrow of the world works death.