Proverbs 13:12
Expanded Bible
12 ·It is sad not to get what you hoped for [L Hope delayed makes the heart sick].
But ·wishes that come true are like eating fruit from [longing fulfilled is] the tree of life.
Proverbs 13:12
Amplified Bible
12
Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
But when desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:19
Expanded Bible
19 ·It is so good when wishes come true [L A realized longing/desire is pleasant],
but fools ·hate [detest] ·to stop doing [turning from] evil.
Proverbs 13:19
Amplified Bible
19
Desire realized is sweet to the soul;
But it is detestable to fools to turn away from evil [which they have planned].
Proverbs 15:30
Expanded Bible
30 Good news ·makes you feel better [L refreshes the bone].
·Your happiness will show in your eyes [L The light of the eyes give joy to the heart].
Proverbs 15:30
Amplified Bible
30
The light of the eyes rejoices the hearts of others,
And good news puts fat on the bones.
Proverbs 17:22
Expanded Bible
22 A happy heart ·is like good medicine [L brings healing],
but a broken spirit ·drains your strength [L dries up bone].
Proverbs 17:22
Amplified Bible
22
A happy heart is good medicine and a joyful mind causes healing,
But a broken spirit dries up the bones.(A)
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