Proverbs 13:12
World English Bible
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:12
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:19
World English Bible
19 Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,
but fools detest turning from evil.
Proverbs 13:19
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
19 A desire realized is sweet to the soul,
but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.
Proverbs 23:17-18
World English Bible
17 Don’t let your heart envy sinners,
but rather fear Yahweh all day long.
18 Indeed surely there is a future hope,
and your hope will not be cut off.
Proverbs 23:17-18
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
17 Do not let your heart envy sinners,
but always continue in the fear of the Lord.(A)
18 Surely there is a future,
and your hope will not be cut off.
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