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12 
Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
But when desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
13 
Whoever despises the word and counsel [of God] brings destruction upon himself,
But he who [reverently] fears and respects the commandment [of God] will be rewarded.
14 
The teaching of the wise is a fountain and source of life,
So that one may avoid the snares of death.

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

13 Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it,(B)
    but whoever respects(C) a command is rewarded.(D)

14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,(E)
    turning a person from the snares of death.(F)

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