World English Bible
"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life."
— Proverbs 13:12, World English 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 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 shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.
Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.
Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.