6 Bible Verses about Hope Deferred

Hope deferred grieveth the heart; but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

When a desire is brought to pass, it delighteth the soul; but fools count it abomination to depart from evil.

{Khaf} My soul longeth for thy salvation, for my good hope is in thy word. Mine eyes long sore for thy word, saying, "O when wilt thou comfort me?" For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do not I forget thy statutes.read more.
How many are the days of thy servant? When wilt thou be avenged of mine adversaries?

"Art thou he that shall come? or, shall we look for another?"

When John, being in prison, heard the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples and said unto him, "Art thou he that shall come? or, shall we look for another?" Jesus answered and said unto them, "Go and show John what ye have heard and seen:

A good report out of a far country, is like cold water to a thirsty soul.