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Proverbs 13:12
The hope that is deferred, is the fainting of the heart: but when the desire commeth, it is as a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:12 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 13:12 in other translations
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
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In context
9 The light of the righteous reioyceth: but the candle of the wicked shall be put out.
10 Onely by pride doeth man make contention: but with the well aduised is wisdome.
11 The riches of vanitie shall diminish: but he that gathereth with the hand, shall increase them.
12 The hope that is deferred, is the fainting of the heart: but when the desire commeth, it is as a tree of life.
13 He that despiseth the worde, hee shall be destroyed: but hee that feareth the commandement he shalbe rewarded.
14 The instruction of a wise man is as the welspring of life, to turne away from the snares of death.
15 Good vnderstanding maketh acceptable: but the way of the disobedient is hated.
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