a few keys to Good Health

a few keys to Good health

(from Proverbs)

Do not be wise in your own eyes;
    fear the Lord and shun evil.
  This will bring health to your body
    and nourishment to your bones.

My son, pay attention to what I say;
    turn your ear to my words.
  Do not let them out of your sight,
    keep them within your heart;
  for they are life to those who find them
    and health to one’s whole body.

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

The words of the reckless pierce like swords,
    but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

A heart at peace gives life to the body,
    but envy rots the bones.

Anxiety weighs down the heart,
    but a kind word cheers it up.

The soothing tongue is a tree of life,
    but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

A happy heart makes the face cheerful,
    but heartache crushes the spirit.

All the days of the oppressed are wretched,
    but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.

Gracious words are a honeycomb,
    sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

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

A cheerful heart is good medicine,
    but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

The human spirit can endure in sickness,
    but a crushed spirit who can bear?