Proverbs 15:15 bbe — All the days of the troubled are evil; but he whose heart is glad has an unending feast.

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"All the days of the troubled are evil; but he whose heart is glad has an unending feast."

— Proverbs 15:15, Bible in Basic English

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“All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast. ”
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Proverbs 15 — Context

The hater of authority has no love for teaching: he will not go to the wise.

A glad heart makes a shining face, but by the sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

The heart of the man of good sense goes in search of knowledge, but foolish things are the food of the unwise.

All the days of the troubled are evil; but he whose heart is glad has an unending feast.

Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great wealth together with trouble.

Better is a simple meal where love is, than a fat ox and hate with it.

An angry man makes men come to blows, but he who is slow to get angry puts an end to fighting.

Proverbs 15:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 15:15 say?

Proverbs 15:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “All the days of the troubled are evil; but he whose heart is glad has an unending feast.”

Where is Proverbs 15:15 in the Bible?

Proverbs 15:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 15, verse 15.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 15:15.

What translation should I read Proverbs 15:15 in?

Proverbs 15:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 15:15?

Proverbs 15:15 reads (BBE): “All the days of the troubled are evil; but he whose heart is glad has an unending feast.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 15:15 bbe — All the days of the troubled are evil; but he whose heart is glad has an unending feast.

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