Old Testament · Wisdom
Proverbs 13:12
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Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
About Proverbs 13:12
Few verses address Disappointment in the Bible as directly as Proverbs 13:12. This Old Testament passage from the wisdom of Proverbs has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Psalms 42:11
“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. ”
- Romans 5:5
“And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.”
- Isaiah 40:31
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. ”
- Psalms 34:18
“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
- Romans 8:28
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
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How to Apply Proverbs 13:12
Pray through Proverbs 13:12 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Disappointment in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.