6 Bible Verses about Hope Deferred

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.

My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word. My eyes long for your promise; I ask, "When will you comfort me?" For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, yet I have not forgotten your statutes.read more.
How long must your servant endure? When will you judge those who persecute me?

and said to him, "Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?"

Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, "Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?" And Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see:

Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.