³⁰ A tranquil^[a] heart gives ^(A)life to the flesh,
    but ^(B)envy^[b] makes ^(C)the bones rot.

^22 (A)A joyful heart is good medicine,
    but a crushed spirit ^(B)dries up the bones.

⁸ It will be ^(A)healing to your flesh^[a]
    and ^(B)refreshment^[b] to your bones.

² Surely vexation kills the fool,
    and jealousy slays the simple.

^4 (A)An excellent wife is ^(B)the crown of her husband,
    but she who ^(C)brings shame is like ^(D)rottenness in his bones.

²³ Keep your heart with all vigilance,
    for ^(A)from it flow ^(B)the springs of life.

¹⁰ The wicked man sees it and is angry;
    he ^(A)gnashes his teeth and ^(B)melts away;
    ^(C)the desire of the wicked will perish!