Worry is a heavy load, but a kind word cheers you up.
I am bent over and bowed down; I am sad all day long.
Why am I so sad? Why am I so upset? I should put my hope in God and keep praising him, my Savior and my God.
Careless words stab like a sword, but wise words bring healing.
Good people take advice from their friends, but an evil person is easily led to do wrong.
No one else can know your sadness, and strangers cannot share your joy.
Happiness makes a person smile, but sadness can break a person’s spirit.
Every day is hard for those who suffer, but a happy heart is like a continual feast.
People enjoy giving good advice. Saying the right word at the right time is so pleasing.
Good news makes you feel better. Your happiness will show in your eyes.
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, making people happy and healthy.
A happy heart is like good medicine, but a broken spirit drains your strength.
The will to live can get you through sickness, but no one can live with a broken spirit.
The right word spoken at the right time is as beautiful as gold apples in a silver bowl.
The sweet smell of perfume and oils is pleasant, and so is good advice from a friend.
The Lord God gave me the ability to teach so that I know what to say to make the weak strong. Every morning he wakes me. He teaches me to listen like a student.
So the Lord answered the angel who was talking with me, and his words were comforting and good.
