Proverbs 10:28; Proverbs 12:20; Proverbs 14:10; Proverbs 14:13; Proverbs 15:21; Proverbs 15:23; Proverbs 21:15; Proverbs 21:17

Proverbs 10:28

28 The hope of the righteous is gladness, But the expectation of the wicked perishes.

Proverbs 12:20

20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.

Proverbs 14:10

10 The heart knows its own bitterness, And a stranger does not share its joy.

Proverbs 14:13

13 Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, And the end of joy may be grief.

Proverbs 15:21

21 Folly is joy to him who lacks sense, But a man of understanding walks straight.

Proverbs 15:23

23 A man has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word!

Proverbs 21:15

15 The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous, But is terror to the workers of iniquity.

Proverbs 21:17

17 He who loves pleasure will become a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not become rich.