¹⁰ The heart knows its own ^(A)bitterness,
    and no stranger shares its joy.

¹³ Even in laughter the heart may ache,
    and ^(A)the end of joy may be ^(B)grief.

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

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

¹⁴ A man's spirit will endure sickness,
    but ^(A)a crushed spirit who can bear?

²⁰ Whoever ^(A)sings songs to a heavy heart
    is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day,
    and like vinegar on soda.

^11 (A)Be wise, ^(B)my son, and ^(C)make my heart glad,
    that I may ^(D)answer him who reproaches me.

⁶ An evil man is ^(A)ensnared in his transgression,
    but a righteous man ^(B)sings and rejoices.