Devine Scripture

Proverbs 13:12

Proverbs chapter 13 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

Context

v.11Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.

v.12This passage

v.13Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 119:81

    My soul fainteth for thy salvation; ButI hope in thy word.

  • Proverbs 13:19

    The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

  • Genesis 46:30

    And Israel said unto Joseph, Now let me die, since I have seen thy face, that thou art yet alive.

  • Psalms 143:7

    Make haste to answer me, O Jehovah; my spirit faileth: Hide not thy face from me, Lest I become like them that go down into the pit.

  • 1 Samuel 1:26

    And she said, Oh, my lord, as thy soul liveth, my lord, I am the woman that stood by thee here, praying unto Jehovah.

  • Song of Solomon 5:8

    I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem, If ye find my beloved, That ye tell him, that I am sick from love.