13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful,
but heartache crushes the spirit.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The State Of The Heart is reflected in the face.
“Do not let your hearts be troubled.
You believe in God; believe also in me.”
John 14:1
12 Mockers resent correction,
so they avoid the wise.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The wicked shun the righteous
because they hate wisdom.
11 Death and Destruction lie open before the Lord—
how much more do human hearts!
Proverbs Club Commentary
The Lord knows all about good and evil.
He knows our hearts.
Bring you heart to the cross
and get started on the narrow way.
10 Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path;
the one who hates correction will die.
NIV
PCDC Commentary
If you leave the narrow path,
correction will bring repentance or death.
9 The Lord detests the way of the wicked,
but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
NIV
PCDC Commentary
Pursuits of the wicked are detested by The Lord.
Pursuits of the righteous are loved by Him.
