Berean Standard Bible
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.”
This proverb comes from Solomon's collection on the realities of daily life. It touches on hope and longing, common to people in every age.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
World English Bible (WEB)
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
King James Version (KJV)
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Hope put off is a weariness to the heart; but when what is desired comes, it is a tree of life.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
La esperanza que se prolonga, es tormento del corazón: mas árbol de vida es el deseo cumplido.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
La esperanza frustrada trae angustia al corazón, pero el deseo cumplido es como un árbol de vida.
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