Proverbs 13:12

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Hope that is delayed makes you sad, but a wish that comes true fills you with joy.

Cross References

John 16:22

It is the same with you. Now you are sad, but I will see you again, and you will be happy. You will have a joy that no one can take away.

Proverbs 13:19

People are happy when they get what they want. But stupid people want nothing but evil, and they refuse to change.

Proverbs 3:18

Wisdom is like a life-giving tree to those who hold on to her; she is a blessing to those who keep her close.

Psalm 17:15

I have done only what is right, so I will see your face. And seeing you, I will be fully satisfied.

Proverbs 11:30

What good people produce is like a life-giving tree. Those who are wise give new life to others.

Psalm 69:3

I am getting weak from calling for help. My throat is sore. I have waited and looked for your help until my eyes are hurting.

Psalm 143:7

Hurry and answer me, Lord! I have lost my courage. Don’t turn away from me. Don’t let me die and become like the people lying in the grave.

Genesis 46:30

Then Israel said to Joseph, “Now I can die in peace. I have seen your face, and I know that you are still alive.”

Song of Solomon 5:8

I tell you, women of Jerusalem, if you find my lover, tell him I am weak with love.

Revelation 22:2

It flows down the middle of the street of the city. The tree of life is on each side of the river, and it produces fruit every month, twelve times a year. The leaves of the tree are for healing the nations.

Revelation 2:7

“Everyone who hears this should listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. To those who win the victory I will give the right to eat the fruit from the tree of life, which is in God’s paradise.

Proverbs 13:11

Money gained by cheating others will soon be gone. Money earned through hard work will grow and grow.

Proverbs 13:13

Those who reject a command hurt themselves; those who respect a command will be rewarded.

Nehemiah 2:2

So the king asked me, “Are you sick? Why do you look sad? I think your heart is full of sadness.” Then I was very afraid.