Add parallel Print Page Options

12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
    but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

Read full chapter

19 A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul;
    but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.

Read full chapter

30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
    and good news refreshes[a] the bones.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:30 Heb makes fat

22 A cheerful heart is a good medicine,
    but a downcast spirit dries up the bones.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends