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
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but a desire fulfilled 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
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 15:30
World English Bible
30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart.
Good news gives health to the bones.
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 17:22
World English Bible
22 A cheerful heart makes good medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up 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)
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