Proverbs 13:12
King James Version
“Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but the desire cometh, a tree of life.”
Context
9The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised wisdom.
11Wealth by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
12Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but the desire cometh, a tree of life.
13Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
14The law of the wise a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
15Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors hard.