Proverbs 13:12

World English Bible

¹²Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

Proverbs 13:12

Common English Bible

¹²Hope delayed makes the heart sick;
longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

¹⁹Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,
but fools detest turning from evil.

¹⁹A desire fulfilled is pleasant,
but fools find deviating from evil disgusting.

³⁰The light of the eyes rejoices the heart.
Good news gives health to the bones.

³⁰Bright eyes give joy to the heart;
good news strengthens the bones.

²²A cheerful heart makes good medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

²²A joyful heart helps healing,
but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

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