Proverbs

¹¹Sheol and Abaddon are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men! ¹²A scorner loveth not to be reproved: he will not go unto the wise. ¹³A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken. ¹⁴The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly. ¹⁵All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast. ¹⁶Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble therewith. ¹⁷Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.