Verse Comparison: Proverbs 15:15
American Standard Version
All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart `hath' a continual feast.
Amplified® Bible
All the days of the desponding {and} afflicted are made evil [by anxious thoughts and forebodings], but he who has a glad heart has a continual feast [regardless of circumstances].
Contemporary English Version
The poor have a hard life, but being content is as good as an endless feast.
Darby English Version
All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.
Good News Bible
The life of the poor is a constant struggle, but happy people always enjoy life.
King James Version
All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
New American Standard Bible
All the days of the afflicted are bad, But a cheerful heart {has} a continual feast.
New International Version
All the days of the oppressed are wretched,
but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.
New King James Version
All the days of the afflicted are evil,
But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
All the days of the afflicted seem bad, But a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
Revised Standard Version
All the days of the afflicted are evil, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
Young's Literal Translation
All the days of the afflicted `are' evil, And gladness of heart `is' a perpetual banquet.
