Proverbs 13:12
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.”
— Proverbs 13:12
About this verse
Proverbs 13:12 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the Kingdom (~1000 BC) period. The setting is court. These words are attributed to Solomon. The dominant emotion in this verse is grieving, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the proverb genre of biblical literature. Key themes include hope, fulfillment, waiting. Notable phrases: hope deferred; heart sick; tree of life.
Speaker
Solomon
Era
Kingdom (~1000 BC)
Emotion
grieving
Type
proverb
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