Proverbs 13:12

God's Word

Delayed hope makes one sick at heart, but a fulfilled longing is a tree of life.

Cross References

Genesis 46:30

Israel said to Joseph, “Now that I’ve seen for myself that you’re still alive, I’m ready to die.”

Nehemiah 2:2

The king asked me, “Why do you look so sad? You aren’t sick, are you? You must be troubled about something.” (I was really afraid).

Psalm 143:7

Answer me quickly, O Lord. My spirit is worn out. Do not hide your face from me, or I will be like those who go into the pit.

Psalm 17:15

I will see your face when I am declared innocent. When I wake up, I will be satisfied ⌞with seeing⌟ you.

Psalm 69:3

I am exhausted from crying for help. My throat is hoarse. My eyes are strained ⌞from⌟ looking for my God.

Proverbs 11:30

The fruit of a righteous person is a tree of life, and a winner of souls is wise.

Proverbs 13:11

Wealth ⌞gained⌟ through injustice dwindles away, but whoever gathers little by little has plenty.

Proverbs 13:13

Whoever despises ⌞God’s⌟ words will pay the penalty, but the one who fears ⌞God’s⌟ commands will be rewarded.

Proverbs 13:19

A fulfilled desire is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is disgusting to fools.

Proverbs 3:18

⌞Wisdom⌟ is a tree of life for those who take firm hold of it. Those who cling to it are blessed.

Song of Solomon 5:8

Young women of Jerusalem, swear to me that if you find my beloved you will tell him I am hopelessly lovesick.

John 16:22

“Now you’re in a painful situation. But I will see you again. Then you will be happy, and no one will take that happiness away from you.

Revelation 2:7

“Let the person who has ears listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. I will give the privilege of eating from the tree of life, which stands in the paradise of God, to everyone who wins the victory.

Revelation 22:2

Between the street of the city and the river there was a tree of life visible from both sides. It produced 12 kinds of fruit. Each month had its own fruit. The leaves of the tree will heal the nations.