Add parallel Print Page Options

10 The heart knows its own bitterness and joy;
    he will not share these with a stranger.

Read full chapter

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

Read full chapter

13 Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful,
    and mirth may end in heaviness.

Read full chapter

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

Read full chapter

13 A glad heart makes a cheerful face,
    but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

Read full chapter

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

Read full chapter

22 A cheerful heart makes good medicine,
    but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Read full chapter

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

Read full chapter

14 A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness,
    but a crushed spirit, who can bear?

Read full chapter

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

Read full chapter

20 As one who takes away a garment in cold weather,
    or vinegar on soda,
    so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

Read full chapter

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.

Read full chapter

11 Be wise, my son,
    and bring joy to my heart,
    then I can answer my tormentor.

Read full chapter

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

Read full chapter

An evil man is snared by his sin,
    but the righteous can sing and be glad.

Read full chapter

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

Read full chapter