Proverbs 13:12

Hope deferred maketh the heart sicke: but when the desire commeth, it is a tree of life.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Hope put off is a weariness to the heart; but when what is desired comes, it is a tree of life.
- Basic English Bible

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but the desire [that] cometh to pass is a tree of life.
- Darby Bible

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
- Webster's Bible

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
- World English Bible

Hope prolonged is making the heart sick, And a tree of life [is] the coming desire.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 13:12

13:12 Hope deferred - Delays in obtaining what a man passionately desires. The desire - The good desired. A tree of life - It is satisfactory, and reviving.