Proverbs 12:20

12:20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,

but those who promote peace have joy.

Proverbs 14:10

14:10 The heart knows its own bitterness,

and with its joy no one else can share.

Proverbs 14:13

14:13 Even in laughter the heart may ache,

and the end of joy may be grief.

Proverbs 15:21

15:21 Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense,

but one who has understanding follows an upright course.

Proverbs 15:23

15:23 A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer,

and a word at the right time – how good it is!

Proverbs 21:15

21:15 Doing justice brings joy to the righteous

and terror to those who do evil.