¹⁰ The heart knows its own bitterness,
and no outsider shares in its joy.

¹³ Even in laughter a heart may be sad,
and joy may end in grief.^(A)

¹³ A joyful heart makes a face cheerful,
but a sad heart produces a broken spirit.^(A)

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

¹⁴ A person’s spirit can endure sickness,
but who can survive a broken spirit?^(A)

²⁰ Singing songs to a troubled heart
is like taking off clothing on a cold day
or like pouring vinegar on soda.^[a](A)

¹¹ Be wise, my son, and bring my heart joy,^(A)
so that I can answer anyone who taunts me.^(B)

⁶ An evil person is caught by sin,^(A)
but the righteous one sings and rejoices.^(B)