Proverbs 13:12-14

Living Bible

¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick; but when dreams come true at last, there is life and joy.^[a]

¹³ Despise God’s Word and find yourself in trouble. Obey it and succeed.

¹⁴ The advice of a wise man refreshes like water from a mountain spring. Those accepting it become aware of the pitfalls on ahead.