Proverbs 17:22

Which verses does Proverbs 17:22 point to?

Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

1. Proverbs 15:1381 votes

   A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.

2. Proverbs 12:2563 votes

   Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.

3. Proverbs 18:1450 votes

   The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?

4. 2 Corinthians 7:1038 votes

   Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.

5. Ecclesiastes 9:7–925 votes

   Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a cheerful heart, for God has already approved your works: Let your garments always be white, and never spare the oil for your head. …

6. Romans 5:2–525 votes

   through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; …

7. 2 Corinthians 2:717 votes

   So instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.

8. Psalm 102:3–514 votes

   For my days vanish like smoke, and my bones burn like glowing embers. My heart is afflicted, and withered like grass; I even forget to eat my bread. …

9. Psalm 22:1513 votes

   My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth. You lay me in the dust of death.

10. Psalm 32:3–413 votes

    When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long. For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was drained as in the summer heat. Selah

Which verses point to Proverbs 17:22?

The 10 strongest of 12.

• Nehemiah 8:10 58
• Proverbs 12:25 30
• Proverbs 14:30 24
• Proverbs 15:13 18
• Proverbs 15:15 10
• Proverbs 18:14 10
• 2 Corinthians 7:10 7
• Psalm 102:5 5
• Proverbs 15:30 5
• Isaiah 66:14 5