¹⁸ The words of the reckless pierce like swords,^(A)
    but the tongue of the wise brings healing.^(B)

²⁵ Anxiety weighs down the heart,^(A)
    but a kind word cheers it up.

⁴ The soothing tongue^(A) is a tree of life,^(B)
    but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.^(C)

¹³ A happy heart makes the face cheerful,^(A)
    but heartache crushes the spirit.^(B)

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

¹⁴ The human spirit can endure in sickness,
    but a crushed spirit who can bear?^(A)

²⁰ Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day,
    or like vinegar poured on a wound,
    is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

⁹ Perfume^(A) and incense bring joy to the heart,
    and the pleasantness of a friend
    springs from their heartfelt advice.