Proverbs 13:12
“Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.”
Proverbs 13:12 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh is a tree of life.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
- DARBYDarby
- Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but the desire that cometh to pass is a tree of life.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Hope prolonged is making the heart sick, And a tree of life is the coming desire.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Hope that is deferred makes the heart sick, but when desire comes, it is a tree of life.
Context: Proverbs 13
10Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
11Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
12Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
13Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
14The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
About Proverbs 13: The Value of Wisdom
Proverbs 13 emphasizes the significance of heeding instruction, contrasting the outcomes of those who listen and those who disregard wisdom.
Commentary
The terms "wisdom" and "foolishness" are central to Proverbs 13. The chapter emphasizes the benefits of seeking wisdom and the disastrous consequences of foolishness. It also emphasizes the importance of self-control, particularly in the areas of speech and money management. The chapter highlights the value of obedience to God's commands and the blessings that result from it. Overall, Proverbs 13 encourages readers to pursue wisdom and to make choices that will lead to a prosperous and fulfilling life.