Cross References Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh, is a tree of life. Revelation 2:7 He that hath an ear let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches: To him that overcometh I will give to eat of the tree of life which is in the paradise of my God. Proverbs 3:18 The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth, hath established the heavens by prudence. Proverbs 13:11 Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand, shall increase. Proverbs 13:13 Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh, is a tree of life. hope Psalm 42:1-3 Unto the end, understanding for the sons of Core. [2] As the hart panteth after the fountains of water; so my soul panteth after thee, O God. . . . Psalm 69:3 I have laboured with crying; my jaws are become hoarse, my eyes have failed, whilst I hope in my God. Psalm 119:81-83 My soul hath fainted after thy salvation: and in thy word I have very much hoped. . . . Psalm 143:7 Hear me speedily, O Lord: my spirit hath fainted away. Turn not away thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit. Songs 5:8 I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem, if you find my beloved, that you tell him that I languish with love. when Proverbs 13:19 The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things. Genesis 21:6,7 And Sara said: God hath made a laughter for me: whosoever shall hear of it will laugh with me. . . . Genesis 46:30 And the father said to Joseph: Now shall I die with joy, because I have seen thy face, and leave thee alive. 1 Samuel 1:26-28 And Anna said: I beseech thee, my lord, as thy soul liveth, my lord: I am that woman, who stood before thee here praying to the Lord. . . . Psalm 17:15 But as for me, I will appear before thy sight in justice: I shall be satisfied when thy glory shall appear. Psalm 40:2,3 And he heard my prayers, and brought me out of the pit of misery and the mire of dregs. And he set my feet upon a rock, and directed my steps. . . . Luke 2:29,30 Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word in peace: . . . John 16:22 So also you now indeed have sorrow: but I will see you again and your heart shall rejoice. And your joy no man shall take from you. a tree Proverbs 3:18 The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth, hath established the heavens by prudence. Proverbs 11:30 If the just man receive in the earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner. Revelation 22:2 In the midst of the street thereof, and on both sides of the river, was the tree of life, bearing twelve fruits, yielding its fruits every month: the leaves of the tree for the healing of the nations. Context A Father's Discipline…11Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand, shall increase. 12Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh, is a tree of life.13Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.… Lexicon Hopeתּוֹחֶ֣לֶת (tō·w·ḥe·leṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 8431: Expectation deferred מְ֭מֻשָּׁכָה (mə·muš·šā·ḵāh) Verb - Pual - Participle - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 4900: To draw, drag makes the heart לֵ֑ב (lêḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre sick, מַחֲלָה־ (ma·ḥă·lāh-) Verb - Hifil - Participle - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 2470: To be weak or sick but desire תַּאֲוָ֥ה (ta·’ă·wāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 8378: A longing, a delight fulfilled בָאָֽה׃ (ḇā·’āh) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 935: To come in, come, go in, go is a tree וְעֵ֥ץ (wə·‘êṣ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 6086: Tree, trees, wood of life. חַ֝יִּ֗ים (ḥay·yîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life Additional Translations Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.Hope deferred makes the heart sick: but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life. Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. Better is he that begins to help heartily, than he that promises and leads another to hope: for a good desire is a tree of life. Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but the desire [that] cometh to pass is a tree of life. Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. Hope prolonged is making the heart sick, And a tree of life is the coming desire. 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