Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. Whoso despiseth the word, shall be destroyed; but he that feareth the commandment, shall be rewarded. The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. Good understanding giveth favour; but the way of transgressors is rough. Every prudent man acteth with knowledge; but a fool layeth open his folly. A wicked messenger falleth into mischief; but a faithful ambassador