Verse (Click for Chapter) Berean Study BibleHope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life. King James Bible Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, 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. Darby Bible Translation Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but the desire [that] cometh to pass is a tree of life. Douay-Rheims Bible Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh is a tree of life. English Revised Version Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. Young's Literal Translation Hope prolonged is making the heart sick, And a tree of life is the coming desire. Proverbs 13:12 /proverbs/13-12.htm">Proverbs 13:12 /proverbs/13-12.htm">Proverbs 13:12 |