12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, (A)but a desire fulfilled is (B)a tree of life.
12 Delayed hope makes the heart ill, but fulfilled longing is a tree of life.
19 (A)A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.
19 Fulfilled longing is sweet to the soul, but avoiding evil is detestable to the fool.
30 (A)The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and (B)good news refreshes[a] the bones.
30 Bright eyes[a] encourage the heart; good news nourishes the body.[b]
22 (A)A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit (B)dries up the bones.
22 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit drains one’s strength.[a]
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