Proverbs 13:12

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

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

Proverbs 13:12

New Living Translation

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

¹⁹A desire realized is sweet to the soul,
but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.

¹⁹It is pleasant to see dreams come true,
but fools refuse to turn from evil to attain them.

¹⁷Do not let your heart envy sinners,
but always continue in the fear of the Lord.^(A)
¹⁸Surely there is a future,
and your hope will not be cut off.

¹⁷Don’t envy sinners,
but always continue to fear the Lord.
¹⁸You will be rewarded for this;
your hope will not be disappointed.

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE)

New Living Translation (NLT)