13 Even in laughter the heart may ache,
and rejoicing may end in grief.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Laughter unlocks the emotions, especially sorrow.
It provides temporary relief to burdensome issues.
I laughed until I cried.
12 There is a way that appears to be right,
but in the end it leads to death.
Proverbs Club Commentary
There are many ways that are followed,
even by honest people.
But there is exactly one right way:
Jesus Christ.
Jesus answered,
“I am the way and the truth and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me.”
John 14:6 (NIV)
11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed,
but the tent of the upright will flourish.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The residence of the wicked is condemned.
The residence of the righteous is blessed.
You get to choose your residence.
10 Each heart knows its own bitterness,
and no one else can share its joy.
PCDC Commentary
The heart is part of your spirit.
You must experience the range of emotions
from bitterness to joy.
Then, you can relate more earnestly to others
from empathy, instead of sympathy.
9 Fools mock at making amends for sin,
but goodwill is found among the upright.
NIV
PCDC Commentary
Penance creates goodwill from and to the righteous.
Mockers seek neither penance nor goodwill.
