¹⁸ She is ^(A)a tree of life to those who ^(B)lay hold of her;
    those who hold her fast are called blessed.

^28 (A)The hope of the righteous brings joy,
    ^(B)but the expectation of the wicked will perish.

^25 (A)Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down,
    but a good word makes him glad.

^13 (A)A glad heart makes a cheerful face,
    but by ^(B)sorrow of heart the spirit is ^(C)crushed.

¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are evil,
    but ^(A)the cheerful of heart has a continual feast.

^30 (A)The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
    and ^(B)good news refreshes^[a] the bones.

²⁰ Whoever gives thought to the word^{[a] (A)}will discover good,
    and blessed is he ^(B)who trusts in the Lord.

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