What does Proverbs 15:13 mean?

Proverbs 15:13 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 15:13 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

11Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

12A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

13A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

15All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

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