Proverbs 13:12
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
In context
10 Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
11 Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
13 He who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.
14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.
Proverbs 13:12 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
- KJV King James Version
- Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
- WEB World English Bible
- Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Hope prolonged is making the heart sick, And a tree of life [is] the coming desire.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but the desire [that] cometh to pass is a tree of life.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.