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
Lexham English Bible
12 Hope that is deferred makes the heart[a] sick,
but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:12 Or “mind”
Proverbs 13:19
World English Bible
19 Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,
but fools detest turning from evil.
Proverbs 13:19
Lexham English Bible
19 A desire fulfilled[a] will be sweet to the soul,
but an abomination of fools is turning from evil.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:19 Literally “made to be,” “brought about”
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
Lexham English Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:30 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 15:30 Hebrew “bone”
Proverbs 17:22
World English Bible
22 A cheerful heart makes good medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Proverbs 17:22
Lexham English Bible
22 A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a downcast spirit will dry out bones.
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