American Standard Version
"Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. "
— Proverbs 13:12, American Standard Version
“Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.”
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.”
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is like a tree of life.”
“Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh, is a tree of life.”
“Hope put off is a weariness to the heart; but when what is desired comes, it is a tree of life.”
“Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.”
The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.
Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.