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Tears have been described as the blood of the wounds of the soul, the leaves of the plant of sorrow, the hail and rain of life's winter, the safety-valves of the heart when too much pressure is laid on, the vent of anguish-showers blown up by the tempests of the soul.

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KJV: Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;

WEB: longing to see you, remembering your tears, that I may be filled with joy;