Proverbs 13:12
The Scripture
(12) Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the story contrasts a wealthy man who is foolish with a poor man who is wise. It shows that wealth does not bring wisdom and that the rich man may be a fool while the poor man is wise. The passage warns against trusting riches and encourages humility and knowledge.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 42:1Psalms 42:2Psalms 42:3Psalms 69:3Psalms 119:81Psalms 119:82Psalms 119:83Psalms 143:7Song of Solomon 5:8Proverbs 13:19Genesis 21:6Genesis 21:7
Related verses (shared words)
Isaiah 41:19Ezekiel 17:24Joel 1:12Romans 8:24Genesis 2:9Matthew 12:33