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 13:12
Holman Christian Standard Bible
12 Delayed hope makes the heart sick,
but fulfilled desire is a tree of life.(A)
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 13:19
Holman Christian Standard Bible
19 Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste,
but to turn from evil(A)
is an abomination to fools.
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 15:30
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:30 Lit makes fat
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)
Proverbs 17:22
Holman Christian Standard Bible
22 A joyful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit dries up the bones.(A)
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