Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Hope put off is a weariness to the heart; but when what is desired comes, it is a tree of life.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but the desire [that] cometh to pass is a tree of life.

World English Bible (WEB)

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Hope prolonged is making the heart sick, And a tree of life `is' the coming desire.