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 man’s spirit can endure sickness,but who can survive a broken spirit?(A)
20 Singing songs to a troubled heartis like taking off clothing on a cold dayor 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 man is caught by sin,(A)but the righteous one sings and rejoices.(B)
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