When the desire comes - The desire comes, it is a tree of life: i.e., the object of our desires is attained. Compare Prove…

A tree of life—See above, on Proverbs 11:30.

Hope deferred makes the heart sick. That is, the object hoped for; if it is not enjoyed so soon as expected, at least if …

The delay of what is anxiously hoped for is very painful to the mind; obtaining it is very pleasant. But spiritual blessings are chiefly intended.<…