A man takes joy in giving an answer;
and a timely word—how good that is!

A man fathers a fool to his own sorrow;
the father of a fool has no joy.

Justice executed is a joy to the righteous
but a terror to those who practice iniquity.

Let your father and mother have joy,
and let her who gave birth to you rejoice.

Oil and incense bring joy to the heart,
and the sweetness of a friend is better than self-counsel.

Be wise, my son, and bring my heart joy,
so that I can answer anyone who taunts me.

Love finds no joy in unrighteousness
but rejoices in the truth.