Proverbs 13:12
King James Version (KJV)
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
World English Bible (WEB)
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:12 Cross References
As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.
My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?
My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?
I am weary of my crying: my throat is dried: mine eyes fail while I wait for my God.
My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.
Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?
For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.
Hear me speedily, O LORD: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit.
I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, if ye find my beloved, that ye tell him, that I am sick of love.
