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12 Delayed hope makes one sick at heart,
but a fulfilled longing is a tree of life.

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12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
    but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.(A)

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19 A fulfilled desire is sweet to the soul,
but turning from evil is disgusting to fools.

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19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,(A)
    but fools detest turning from evil.

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17 Do not envy sinners in your heart.
Instead, continue to fear the Lord.
18 There is indeed a future,
and your hope will never be cut off.

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Saying 15

17 Do not let your heart envy(A) sinners,
    but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.
18 There is surely a future hope for you,
    and your hope will not be cut off.(B)

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