Proverbs 13:12 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. ”

Proverbs 13:12 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

When the desire cometh - The desire comes, it is a tree of life: i. e., the object of our desires is attained. Compare Proverbs 3:18 .
Proverbs 13:12 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 13. This chapter has little that is fresh and no new groups of proverbs. We have a well-known reference to the weariness of waiting for a hope that comes not ( Proverbs 13:12 and Proverb...
Proverbs 13:12 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

deferred . protracted. maketh... sick . enfeebleth. Illustrations: Abraham ( Genesis 15:2 ; Genesis 15:3 ); David ( Psalms 42:1-3 ); the Jews ( Lamentations 4:17 ); the two disciples ( Luke 24:17...
Proverbs 13:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. Hope deferred maketh the heart sick - When once a good is discovered, want of it felt, strong desire for the...
Proverbs 13:12 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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 - ( Proverbs 3...
Proverbs 13:12 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2. Read, 'the desire of the treacherous is for violence' (RM).
Proverbs 13:12 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

A tree of life. — See above, on Proverbs 11:30 .
Proverbs 13:12 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER 14 PRIDE AND HUMILITY "A wise son heareth his father's instruction, but a scorner heareth not rebuke."- Proverbs 13:1 “Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction, but h...
Proverbs 13:12 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Verse Proverbs 13:2 . Compare this with Proverbs 12:14 . As the words of a good man benefit himself as well as others, so the evil deeds of transgressors react upon themselves. Verse Proverbs 13:...
Proverbs 13:12 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke. The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. Only by pride cometh contention: but wit...
Proverbs 13:12 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick ,.... That is, the object hoped for; if it is not enjoyed so soon as expected, at least if it is delayed any length of time, the mind becomes uneasy, the heart si...
Proverbs 13:12 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but [when] the desire cometh, [it is] a tree of life. Ver. 12. Hope deferred maketh the heart sick. ] Hope's hours are full of eternity; and how many see we li...
Proverbs 13:12 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick The delay of that which a man eagerly desires and expects is such an affliction, that it differs little from a lingering disease; but when the desire cometh Wh...
Proverbs 13:12 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. Note, 1. Nothing is more grievous than the disappointment of a raised expectation, thoug...
Proverbs 13:12 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Hope deferred; delays in obtaining that good which a man passionately desireth and hopeth for. The desire; the good desired and expected; acts being oft put for the objects, It is a tree of life...
Proverbs 13:12 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Those Who Want Their Hopes And Desires Fulfilled Must Respond God's Wisdom And Understanding, Heeding Those Who Teach Them, And It Will Be To Them A Tree Of Life And Sweetness To Their Inner Being (...
Proverbs 13:12 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Proverbs 13:12 . Latter clause, “a desire accomplished is a tree of life.” MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 13:12 DEFERRED AND ACCOMPLISHED HOPE I. Two things are necessary t...
Proverbs 13:12 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 13:1 . A wise son heareth his father's instruction. This maxim is in substance often repeated, it being of the last importance to hear the wisdom of a father proceeding from so much love,...
Proverbs 13:12 - The Biblical Illustrator

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. Hope deferred Hope deferred maketh the heart sick, whether the person hoping, or the thing hoped for, be g...
Proverbs 13:12 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Verse 13:1-15:19 Second section in this collection. Proverbs 13:1 A wise son heareth his father's instruction. The Authorized Version introduces the verb from the second m...
Proverbs 13:12 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

v. 12. Hope deferred maketh the heart sick, since the unfulfilled longing is too great a strain for a person; but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life, giving new vigor and strength, rene...
Proverbs 13:12 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Samuel 1:26-28 ; Genesis 21:6 ; Genesis 21:7 ; Genesis 46:30 ; John 16:22 ; Luke 2:29 ; Luke 2:30 ; Proverbs 11:30 ; Proverbs 3:18 ; Proverbs 13:19 ; Psalms 119:81-83 ; Psalms 143:7 ;...
Proverbs 13:12 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Hope deferred — Delays in obtaining what a man passionately desires. The desire — The good desired. A tree of life — It is satisfactory, and reviving.

Proverbs 13:12 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Proverbs 13:12 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 13:12 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Proverbs 13:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Proverbs 13:12 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 13:12 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 13:12 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Proverbs 13:12 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Proverbs 13:12 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 13:12 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Proverbs 13:12 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Proverbs 13:12 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Proverbs 13:12 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 13:12 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Proverbs 13:12 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Proverbs 13:12 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 13:12 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Proverbs 13:12 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 13:12 - The Biblical Illustrator

Proverbs 13:12 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Proverbs 13:12 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Proverbs 13:12 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Proverbs 13:12 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes