12 Hope delayed makes the heart sick,
but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.(A)

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

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19 Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste,
but to turn from evil is detestable to fools.(A)

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19 It is pleasant to see dreams come true,
    but fools refuse to turn from evil to attain them.

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17 Don’t let your heart envy sinners;(A)
instead, always fear the Lord.(B)
18 For then you will have a future,
and your hope will not be dashed.(C)

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17 Don’t envy sinners,
    but always continue to fear the Lord.
18 You will be rewarded for this;
    your hope will not be disappointed.

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