This is what is written: “The precepts of the Lord are upright, gladdening the heart” (Psalms 19:9). Ḥizkiya taught: Words of Torah become a crown for the head, a necklace for the neck, a remedy for the heart, a salve for the eyes, a cup of root potion for the intestines. A crown for the head, from where is it derived? As it is stated: “For they will be a graceful adornment for your head” (Proverbs 1:9).
A necklace for the neck, as it is stated: “And necklaces for your neck” (Proverbs 1:9). “A remedy for the heart,” as it is stated: “The precepts of the Lord are upright, gladdening the heart.” A salve for the eyes, as it is stated: “The commandments of the Lord are clear, enlightening the eyes” (Psalms 19:9). A cup of root potion for the intestines, as it is stated: “It will be healing for your navel” (Proverbs 3:8).
From where is it derived regarding the two hundred and forty-eight limbs that are in a person? As it is stated: “For they are life for those who find them [and healing for all one's flesh]” (Proverbs 4:22). Another matter, “the precepts of the Lord are upright, gladdening the heart.” This is Aaron, whose heart was saddened because of his sons who died.
When the divine speech was directed to him alone, he rejoiced. From where is it derived?12From where is it derived that the divine speech was directed at him. As it is stated: “The Lord spoke with Aaron.”