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Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
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The Sickness of Waiting
Commentators agree that this proverb captures a universal human experience: the emotional and even physical distress that comes from a long, anxious delay in getting what you hope for. This validates the feeling of being 'heartsick' when prayers or desires seem to go unanswered for a long time.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
When the desire comes - The desire comes, it is a tree of life: i.e., the object of our desires is attained. Compare Prove…
19th Century
Anglican
A tree of life—See above, on Proverbs 11:30.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Hope deferred makes the heart sick. That is, the object hoped for; if it is not enjoyed so soon as expected, at least if …
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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.<…
