Proverbs 13:12
World English Bible
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:12
International Standard Version
12 Delayed hope makes the heart ill,
but fulfilled longing is a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:19
World English Bible
19 Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,
but fools detest turning from evil.
Proverbs 13:19
International Standard Version
19 Fulfilled longing is sweet to the soul,
but avoiding evil is detestable to the fool.
Proverbs 15:30
World English Bible
30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart.
Good news gives health to the bones.
Proverbs 15:30
International Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:30 Or A cheerful look
- Proverbs 15:30 Lit. bones
Proverbs 17:22
World English Bible
22 A cheerful heart makes good medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Proverbs 17:22
International Standard Version
22 A joyful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit drains one’s strength.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:22 Lit. spirit dries the bones
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