The Way to Be Well and Happy
Many a man tells of his own kindness.
But a trustworthy man who can find?
A child is known by his acts,
Whether his work is pure and right.
Worry in a man’s mind makes it sad,
But a kind word makes it happy.
A man’s spirit upholds him in sickness,
But who can raise up a broken spirit?
A calm mind is the life of the body,
But jealousy rots the bones.
A joyful heart makes a cheerful face,
But by inward sorrow the spirit is broken.
A joyful heart is good medicine,
But a broken spirit dries up the bones.