Five times in the book of Proverbs the happy person is described (with the words “happy is…”). Get your happiness gauge out and see how happy you are in God’s eyes.
“Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and…gains understanding” (3:13).
“He who has mercy on the poor, happy is he” (14:21).
“Whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he” (16:20).
“Happy is the man who is always reverent” (28:14).
“Happy is he who keeps the law” (29:18)
So, how happy are you? Are you searching for true wisdom? Are you gracious toward those in need? Are you faithfully trusting in the Lord for all things? Are you reverent and fearful in your conduct toward the Lord? Are you striving always to keep His Word? All of this will determine how happy you are. Amazing how we let other circumstances set our happy level.