There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their jaw teeth as knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from among men.

By long patience is a prince persuaded, and a gentle tongue breaks the bone.

It shall be health to your body, and strength to your bones.

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that makes ashamed is like rottenness in his bones.

A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

The light of the eyes rejoices the heart: and a good report makes the bones healthy.

Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

A merry heart does good like a medicine: but a broken spirit dries the bones.