⁷ Do not be wise in your own ^(A)eyes;
Fear the Lord and depart from evil.
⁸ It will be health to your ^[a]flesh,
And ^(B)strength^[b] to your bones.

⁷ When a wicked man dies, his expectation will ^(A)perish,
And the hope of the unjust perishes.

²² A ^(A)merry heart ^[a]does good, like medicine,
But a broken spirit dries the bones.

¹⁰ The name of the Lord is a strong ^(A)tower;
The righteous run to it and are ^[a]safe.
¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
And like a high wall in his own esteem.

²⁹ The glory of young men is their strength,
And ^(A)the splendor of old men is their gray head.

²² A ^(A)wise man ^[a]scales the city of the mighty,
And brings down the trusted stronghold.

³ Through wisdom a house is built,
And by understanding it is established;

^5 (A)A wise man is strong,
Yes, a man of knowledge increases strength;