³² “Now, my children, listen to me.
    Those who follow my ways are happy.
³³ Listen to my teaching, and you will be wise.
    Do not ignore it.
³⁴ Those who listen to me are happy.
    They stand watching at my door every day.
    They are at my open doorway, wanting to be with me.
³⁵ Whoever finds me finds life.
    And the Lord will be pleased with him.
³⁶ Whoever does not find me hurts himself.
    Those who hate me love death.”

²⁸ A good person can look forward to happiness.
    But an evil person can expect nothing.

²⁵ Worry makes a person feel as if he is carrying a heavy load.
    But a kind word cheers up a person.

¹³ Happiness makes a person smile.
    But sadness breaks a person’s spirit.

¹⁵ Every day is hard for those who suffer.
    But a happy heart makes it like a continual feast.

³⁰ Good news makes you feel better.
    Your happiness will show in your eyes.

²⁰ Whoever pays attention to what he is taught will succeed.
    And whoever trusts the Lord will be happy.

²² A happy heart is like good medicine.
    But a broken spirit drains your strength.