King James Bible
KJVHope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 13:12
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 13:12 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh is a tree of life. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but the desire that cometh to pass is a tree of life. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. | |
World English BibleWEB | Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Hope prolonged is making the heart sick, And a tree of life is the coming desire. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Hope deferred makes the heart sick: but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life. |
American Standard Version
ASVHope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh is a tree of life.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHope deferred maketh the heart sick; but the desire that cometh to pass is a tree of life.
English Revised Version
ERVHope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
World English Bible
WEBHope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTHope prolonged is making the heart sick, And a tree of life is the coming desire.
American King James Version
AKJVHope deferred makes the heart sick: but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.
King James Bible
KJVHope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
American Standard Version
ASVHope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh is a tree of life.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHope deferred maketh the heart sick; but the desire that cometh to pass is a tree of life.
English Revised Version
ERVHope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
World English Bible
WEBHope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTHope prolonged is making the heart sick, And a tree of life is the coming desire.
American King James Version
AKJVHope deferred makes the heart sick: but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.