Proverbs
“All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.”
Proverbs 15:15
Proverbs 15:15 (KJV) speaks to contentment, joy, and gratitude — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalms 118:24“These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.”
John 15:11“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”
1 Timothy 6:6“Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.”
Habakkuk 3:18“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.”
Philippians 4:11“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Common questions
What does Proverbs 15:15 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 15:15 reads: "All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast." The verse speaks to contentment, joy, and gratitude. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 15 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 15:15 in the King James Version?
Yes. "All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast." is Proverbs 15:15 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 15.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 15:15?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 15:15 include Psalms 118:24, John 15:11, and 1 Timothy 6:6. Reading them alongside Proverbs 15:15 deepens the theme of contentment.
How can I pray with Proverbs 15:15?
Read Proverbs 15:15 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.