Proverbs 13:12
World English Bible (WEB)
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
In context
10 Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.
11 Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
13 Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
14 The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.
Proverbs 13:12 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled 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.