11 Sheol and Abaddon are before Adonai— how much more the hearts of people!
12 A mocker dislikes one who corrects him; he will not go to the wise.
13 A joyful heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
14 A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
15 All the days of the afflicted are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16 Better is little with the fear of Adonai than great wealth with turmoil.
17 Better a meal of vegetables where there is love, than a fattened ox where there is hatred.