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 13:12
Evangelical Heritage Version
12 Hope delayed makes a heart sick,
but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
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 13:19
Evangelical Heritage Version
19 A desire that is fulfilled tastes sweet to the soul,
but to fools it is disgusting[a] to turn from evil.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:19 Or an abomination
Proverbs 15:30
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
and good news refreshes the body.
Proverbs 15:30
Evangelical Heritage Version
30 A twinkle in the eyes delights the heart,
and good news gives health to the bones.
Proverbs 17:22
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
22 A cheerful heart is a good medicine,
but a downcast spirit dries up the bones.(A)
Proverbs 17:22
Evangelical Heritage Version
22 A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
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