Proverbs 17:21-23

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

²¹ He who becomes the parent of a [self-confident] fool does it to his sorrow, and the father of [an empty-headed] fool has no joy [in him].

²² A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.^(A)

²³ A wicked man receives a bribe out of the bosom (pocket) to pervert the ways of justice.