NET Bible
"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is like a tree of life."
— Proverbs 13:12, NET Bible
“Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.”
“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 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 shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked goes out.
With pride comes only contention, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
Wealth gained quickly will dwindle away, but the one who gathers it little by little will become rich.
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is like a tree of life.
The one who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but whoever esteems direction will be rewarded.
Instruction from the wise is like a life-giving fountain, to turn a person from deadly snares.
Keen insight wins favor, but the conduct of the treacherous ends in destruction.