Proverbs 13:12

Catholic Public Domain Version

Hope, when it is delayed, afflicts the soul. The arrival of the desired is a tree of life.

Cross References

Genesis 46:30

And the father said to Joseph, "Now I will die happy, because I have seen your face, and I am leaving you behind alive."

Nehemiah 2:2

And the king said to me: "Why is your expression sad, though you do not appear to be sick? This is not without cause, but some evil, I know not what, is in your heart." And I was struck with an exceedingly great fear.

Psalm 143:7

Send forth your hand from on high: rescue me, and free me from many waters, from the hand of the sons of foreigners.

Psalm 17:15

And he sent forth his arrows and scattered them. He multiplied lightnings, and he set them in disarray.

Psalm 69:3

May those who seek my soul be confounded and awed.

Proverbs 11:30

The fruit of the just one is the tree of life. And whoever receives souls is wise.

Proverbs 13:11

Substance obtained in haste will be diminished. But what is collected by hand, little by little, shall be multiplied.

Proverbs 13:13

Whoever denounces something obligates himself for the future. But whoever fears a lesson shall turn away in peace. Deceitful souls wander into sins. The just are merciful and compassionate.

Proverbs 13:19

The desired, when perfected, shall delight the soul. The foolish detest those who flee from evils.

Proverbs 3:18

She is a tree of life to those who overtake her, and he who shall take hold of her is blessed.

Song of Solomon 5:8

I opened the bolt of my door to my beloved. But he had turned aside and had gone away. My soul melted when he spoke. I sought him, and did not find him. I called, and he did not answer me.

John 16:22

Therefore, you also, indeed, have sorrow now. But I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice. And no one will take away your joy from you.

Revelation 2:7

Whoever has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the Churches. To him who prevails, I will give to eat from the Tree of Life, which is in the Paradise of my God.

Revelation 22:2

In the midst of its main street, and on both sides of the river, was the Tree of Life, bearing twelve fruits, offering one fruit for each month, and the leaves of the tree are for the health of the nations.