²⁰ My child, be attentive to my words;
    incline your ear to my sayings.
²¹ Do not let them escape from your sight;
    keep them within your heart.^(A)

²³ Keep your heart with all vigilance,
    for from it flow the springs of life.^(A)

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous is choice silver;
    the mind of the wicked is of little worth.^(A)

²⁰ Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil,
    but those who counsel peace have joy.^(A)

¹³ A glad heart makes a cheerful countenance,
    but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.^(A)

¹⁵ All the days of the poor are hard,
    but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.

³⁰ The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
    and good news refreshes the body.

⁵ All those who are arrogant are an abomination to the Lord;
    be assured, they will not go unpunished.^(A)