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

¹⁹ A desire realized is sweet to the soul,
    but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.

¹⁷ Do not let your heart envy sinners,
    but always continue in the fear of the Lord.^(A)
18 Surely there is a future,
    and your hope will not be cut off.