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

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

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19 Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,
    but fools detest turning from evil.

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19 Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste,
but to turn from evil is detestable to fools.(A)

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30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart.
    Good news gives health to the bones.

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30 Bright eyes cheer the heart;
good news strengthens[a] the bones.(A)

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  1. 15:30 Lit makes fat

22 A cheerful heart makes good medicine,
    but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

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22 A joyful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit dries up the bones.(A)

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