12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,

but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,

but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick:

But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,

But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.

12 It is sad not to get what you hoped for.

But wishes that come true are like eating fruit from the tree of life.

12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick;

But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but the desire that cometh to pass is a tree of life.

12 Delayed hope makes one sick at heart, 

but a fulfilled longing is a tree of life. 

12 Delayed hope makes the heart sick,

but fulfilled desire is a tree of life.

12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,

but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

12 Hope that is deferred makes the heart sick,

but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

12 Hope that is put off makes one sick at heart.

But a longing that is met is like a tree of life.

12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,

But desire fulfilled is a tree of life.