Mishle 13:12-14

Orthodox Jewish Bible

¹² Hope deferred maketh the lev sick, but when the ta’avah (desire) cometh, it is an Etz Chayyim (Tree of Life).

¹³ He who despiseth the davar shall be destroyed, but he that feareth the mitzvah shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The torat chacham (teaching of the wise) is a makor chayyim (fountain of life), to turn one away from the snares of mavet.