Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Hope deferred grieveth the heart; but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
New American Standard Bible
But desire
King James Version
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
Holman Bible
but fulfilled desire is a tree of life.
International Standard Version
Delayed hope makes the heart ill, but fulfilled longing is a tree of life.
A Conservative Version
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.
American Standard Version
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
Amplified
Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
But when desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
Bible in Basic English
Hope put off is a weariness to the heart; but when what is desired comes, it is a tree of life.
Darby Translation
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but the desire that cometh to pass is a tree of life.
Julia Smith Translation
Hope being forgotten afflicts the heart: and desire coming, a tree of life.
King James 2000
Hope deferred makes the heart sick: but when the desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Hope that is deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled [is] a tree of life.
Modern King James verseion
Hope put off makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
NET Bible
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is like a tree of life.
New Heart English Bible
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
The Emphasized Bible
Hope deferred, sickeneth the heart, - but, a tree of life, is desire fulfilled.
Webster
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
World English Bible
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
Youngs Literal Translation
Hope prolonged is making the heart sick, And a tree of life is the coming desire.
Themes
Desires » General references to
Desires » The time when the desire comes
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 13:12
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Prayers for Proverbs 13:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Wise Son Lives Righteously
11 Hastily gotten goods are soon spent; but they that be gathered together with the hand, shall increase. 12 Hope deferred grieveth the heart; but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. 13 Whoso despiseth the word, destroyeth himself; but he that feareth the commandment shall have peace.
Cross References
Proverbs 13:19
When a desire is brought to pass, it delighteth the soul; but fools count it abomination to depart from evil.
Genesis 46:30
And Israel said unto Joseph, "Now I am content to die, insomuch I have seen thee, that thou art yet alive."
Proverbs 3:18
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her, and blessed are they that keep her fast.
Genesis 21:6-7
And Sara said, "God hath made me a laughingstock: for all that hear, will laugh at me."
1 Samuel 1:26-28
and then she said, "Oh my lord, as truly as thy soul liveth my lord, I am the woman that stood by thee here, praying unto the LORD.
Psalm 17:15
They have children at their desire, and leave the rest of their substance for their babes. But as for me, I shall behold thy presence in righteousness: and when I awake up after thy likeness, I shall be satisfied with it.
Psalm 40:2-3
He brought me out of the horrible pit, out of the mire and clay; he set my feet upon the rock, and ordered my goings.
Psalm 69:3
I am weary of crying; my throat is dry. My sight faileth me, for waiting so long upon my God.
Psalm 119:81-83
{Khaf} My soul longeth for thy salvation, for my good hope is in thy word.
Psalm 143:7
Hear me, O LORD, and that soon, for my spirit waxeth faint; hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the grave.
Proverbs 11:30
The fruit of the righteous is as the tree of life; a wise man also winneth men's souls.
Song of Songs 5:8
I charge you therefore, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, if ye find my beloved, that ye tell him how that I am sick for love.
Luke 2:29-30
"Lord, Now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace according to thy promise.
John 16:22
And ye now are in sorrow: but I will see you again, and your hearts shall rejoice, and your joy shall no man take from you.
Revelation 22:2
In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river was there wood of life; which bare twelve manner of fruits, and gave fruit every month: and the leaves of the wood served to heal the people withal.
Psalm 42:1-3
{To the Chanter, a Psalm of David} Like as the hart desireth the water brooks, so longeth my soul after thee, O God.