¹¹ Death and Destruction^[a] lie open before the Lord^(A)—
    how much more do human hearts!^(B)

¹³ A happy heart makes the face cheerful,^(A)
    but heartache crushes the spirit.^(B)

¹⁴ The discerning heart seeks knowledge,^(A)
    but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

¹⁵ All the days of the oppressed are wretched,
    but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.^(A)

²⁸ The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,^(A)
    but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.^(B)

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

16 To humans belong the plans of the heart,
    but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.^(A)

⁵ The Lord detests all the proud of heart.^(A)
    Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.^(B)

⁹ In their hearts humans plan their course,
    but the Lord establishes their steps.^(A)