Proverbs 13:12

New Century Version

It is sad not to get what you hoped for. But wishes that come true are like eating fruit from the tree of life.

Cross References

Genesis 46:30

Then Israel said to Joseph, “Now I am ready to die, because I have seen your face and I know you are still alive.”

Nehemiah 2:2

So the king said, “Why does your face look sad even though you are not sick? Your heart must be sad.” Then I was very afraid.

Psalm 143:7

Lord, answer me quickly, because I am getting weak. Don’t turn away from me, or I will be like those who are dead.

Psalm 17:15

Because I have lived right, I will see your face. When I wake up, I will see your likeness and be satisfied.

Psalm 69:3

I am tired from calling for help; my throat is sore. My eyes are tired from waiting for God to help me.

Proverbs 11:30

A good person gives life to others; the wise person teaches others how to live.

Proverbs 13:11

Money that comes easily disappears quickly, but money that is gathered little by little will grow.

Proverbs 13:13

Those who reject what they are taught will pay for it, but those who obey what they are told will be rewarded.

Proverbs 13:19

It is so good when wishes come true, but fools hate to stop doing evil.

Proverbs 3:18

As a tree produces fruit, wisdom gives life to those who use it, and everyone who uses it will be happy.

Song of Solomon 5:8

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

John 16:22

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

Revelation 2:7

“Every person who has ears 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 the garden of God.

Revelation 22:2

down the middle of the street of the city. The tree of life was on each side of the river. It produces fruit twelve times a year, once each month. The leaves of the tree are for the healing of all the nations.