22  ⁱThe blessing of the Lord makes rich,

and he adds no sorrow with it.¹

28  ^sThe hope of the righteous brings joy,

^tbut the expectation of the wicked will perish.

20  Deceit is in the heart of ^fthose who devise evil,

but those who plan peace have joy.

25  ⁿAnxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down,

but a good word makes him glad.

10  The heart knows its own ^rbitterness,

and no stranger shares its joy.

13  Even in laughter the heart may ache,

and ^vthe end of joy may be ^wgrief.

30  A tranquil¹ heart gives ^tlife to the flesh,

but ^uenvy² makes ^vthe bones rot.

15  All the days of the afflicted are evil,

but ^athe cheerful of heart has a continual feast.

30  ^cThe light of the eyes rejoices the heart,

and ^dgood news refreshes¹ the bones.

20  Whoever gives thought to the word^{1 p}will discover good,

and blessed is he ^qwho trusts in the Lord.

22  ^oA joyful heart is good medicine,

but a crushed spirit ^pdries up the bones.

14  A man’s spirit will endure sickness,

but ^pa crushed spirit who can bear?

25  Like cold water to ⁿa thirsty soul,

so is ^ogood news from a far country.

6  An evil man is ^kensnared in his transgression,

but a righteous man ^lsings and rejoices.

25  ⁱThe fear of man lays a snare,

but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.