²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil,
    but there is joy for those who advise peace.

¹³ A joyful heart brightens one’s face,
    but a troubled heart breaks the spirit.

¹⁵ All the days of the needy are hard,
    but a happy heart has a continual feast.

³⁰ Bright eyes give joy to the heart;
    good news strengthens the bones.

16 To people belong the plans of the heart,
    but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.
² All the ways of people
are pure in their eyes,
    but the Lord tests the motives.

⁵ The Lord detests all who are arrogant;
    they surely won’t go unpunished.

²¹ The skilled mind is called discerning,
    and pleasant speech enhances teaching.
²² One who has insight is a fountain of life,
    but the instruction of the foolish is folly.
²³ The mind of the wise makes their speech insightful
    and enhances the teaching of their lips.