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12 Delayed hope makes one sick at heart,
    but a fulfilled longing is a tree of life.
13 Whoever despises God’s words will pay the penalty,
    but the one who fears God’s commands will be rewarded.

14 The teachings of a wise person are a fountain of life
    to turn one away from the grasp of death.

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