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Proverbs 13:12
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10 By pride comes nothing but astrife,
But with the well-advised is wisdom. 
11 aWealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished,
But he who gathers by labor will increase. 
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
But awhen the desire comes, it is a tree of life. 
13 He who adespises the word will be destroyed,
But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded. 
14 aThe law of the wise is a fountain of life,
To turn one away from bthe snares of death. 
Verse Comparison: Proverbs 13:12

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

Amplified® Bible
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

Contemporary English Version
Not getting what you want can make you feel sick, but a wish that comes true is a life-giving tree.

Darby English Version
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but the desire [that] cometh to pass is a tree of life.

Good News Bible
When hope is crushed, the heart is crushed, but a wish come true fills you with joy.

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

New American Standard Bible
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

New International Version
Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

New King James Version
Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But desire fulfilled resembles a tree of life.

Revised Standard Version
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled 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.


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