⁷ Do not be wise in your own eyes;^(A)
    fear the Lord^(B) and shun evil.^(C)
8 This will bring health to your body^(D)
    and nourishment to your bones.^(E)

⁴ A wife of noble character^(A) is her husband’s crown,
    but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.^(B)

¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
    but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.^(A)

³⁰ A heart at peace gives life to the body,
    but envy rots the bones.^(A)

³⁰ Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
    and good news gives health to the bones.^(A)