4  ^dAn excellent wife is ^ethe crown of her husband,

but she who ^fbrings shame is like ^grottenness in his bones.

30  A tranquil¹ heart gives ^tlife to the flesh,

but ^uenvy² makes ^vthe bones rot.

30  ^cThe light of the eyes rejoices the heart,

and ^dgood news refreshes¹ the bones.

24  ^uGracious words are like ^va honeycomb,

sweetness to the soul and ^whealth to the body.

22  ^oA joyful heart is good medicine,

but a crushed spirit ^pdries up the bones.