Proverbs 13:12

English Standard Version

12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. (Pr 3:18; Pr 13:19)

New International Version

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

New International Reader’s Version

12 Hope that is put off makes one ill at heart. But a desire that is met is like a tree of life.

King James Version

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