What does Proverbs 13:12 mean?

Proverbs 13:12 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 13:12 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

10Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

11Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

12Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

13Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

14The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

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