6 Bible Verses about Hope Deferred

Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
But when desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

Desire realized is sweet to the soul;
But it is detestable to fools to turn away from evil [which they have planned].

Kaph.
My soul languishes and grows weak for Your salvation;
I wait for Your word.

My eyes fail [with longing, watching] for [the fulfillment of] Your promise,
Saying, “When will You comfort me?”

For I have become like a wineskin [blackened and shriveled] in the smoke [in which it hangs],
Yet I do not forget Your statutes.
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How many are the days of Your servant [which he must endure]?
When will You execute judgment on those who persecute me?

and asked Him, “Are You the Expected One (the Messiah), or should we look for someone else [who will be the promised One]?”

Now when John [the Baptist] in prison heard about the activities of Christ, he sent word by his disciples and asked Him, “Are You the Expected One (the Messiah), or should we look for someone else [who will be the promised One]?” Jesus answered, “Go and report to John what you hear and see:

Like cold water to a thirsty soul,
So is good news from a distant land.