6 Bible Verses about Hope Deferred

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

KAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation; But I hope in thy word. Mine eyes fail for thy word, While I say, When wilt thou comfort me? For I am become like a wine-skin in the smoke; Yet do I not forget thy statutes.read more.
How many are the days of thy servant? When wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?

and said unto him, Art thou he that cometh, or look we for another?

Now when John heard in the prison the works of the Christ, he sent by his disciples and said unto him, Art thou he that cometh, or look we for another? And Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and tell John the things which ye hear and see:

As cold waters to a thirsty soul, So is good news from a far country.