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Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.
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The heart knows its own bitterness, And a stranger does not share its joy.
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Even in laughter the heart may sorrow, And the end of mirth may be grief.
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The backslider in heart will be filled with his own ways, But a good man will be satisfied from above.
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A sound heart is life to the body, But envy is rottenness to the bones.
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Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, But what is in the heart of fools is made known.
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The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, But the heart of the fool does not do so.
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Hell and Destruction are before the Lord; So how much more the hearts of the sons of men.
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A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
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The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
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All the days of the afflicted are evil, But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.
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The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.
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The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, And a good report makes the bones healthy.
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Wisdom Is Better Than Gold
The preparations of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
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Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; Though they join forces, none will go unpunished.
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A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.
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The wise in heart will be called prudent, And sweetness of the lips increases learning.
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The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, And adds learning to his lips.
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The Lord Tests Hearts
Better is a dry morsel with quietness, Than a house full of feasting with strife.
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The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But the Lord tests the hearts.
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Why is there in the hand of a fool the purchase price of wisdom, Since he has no heart for it?
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He who has a deceitful heart finds no good, And he who has a perverse tongue falls into evil.
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A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones.
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A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart.
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Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility.
