Proverbs 13:12

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Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
But when desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

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Proverbs 13:19

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Desire realized is sweet to the soul;
But it is detestable to fools to turn away from evil [which they have planned].

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Proverbs 23:17-18

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Do not let your heart envy sinners [who live godless lives and have no hope of salvation],
But [continue to] live in the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord day by day.
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Surely there is a future [and a reward],
And your hope and expectation will not be cut off.

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