Proverbs 13:12
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
In context
9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. 10 Only by pride cometh contention: But with the well advised is wisdom. 11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: But he that gathereth by labour shall increase. 12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. 14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, To depart from the snares of death. 15 Good understanding giveth favour: But the way of transgressors is hard.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 13:12 in the NIV
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 13:12 in the ESV
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.