Proverbs 13:19 - The Scriptures 2009

¹⁹ A desire accomplished is sweet to the being, But to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁹ The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: But it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁹ Satisfied desire is sweet to a person; therefore it is hateful and exceedingly offensive to [self-confident] fools to give up evil [upon which they have set their hearts].

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁹ The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

Common English Bible

¹⁹ A desire fulfilled is pleasant, but fools find deviating from evil disgusting.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁹ The desired, when perfected, shall delight the soul. The foolish detest those who flee from evils.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁹ The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things.

Proverbs 13:19 Cross References

1 Kings 1:48

“And the sovereign also said thus, ‘Blessed be יהוה Elohim of Yisra’ĕl, who has given one to sit on my throne this day, while my eyes see it!’ ”

Job 28:28

And He said to man, ‘See, the fear of יהוה, that is wisdom, and to turn from evil is understanding.’ ”

Psalm 34:14

Sameḵ Turn away from evil and do good; Seek peace, and pursue it.

Psalm 37:27

Sameḵ Turn away from evil, and do good; And dwell forever.

Proverbs 13:12

Expectancy drawn out makes the heart sick, But a longing come true is a tree of life.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame are for him Who ignores discipline, But he who heeds reproof is esteemed.

Proverbs 13:20

He who walks with the wise, shall be wise, But the companion of fools suffers evil.

Proverbs 16:17

The highway of the straight Is to turn away from evil; He who guards his life watches over His way.

Proverbs 16:6

By loving-commitment and truth crookedness is pardoned. And in the fear of יהוה one turns away from evil.

Proverbs 29:10

Bloodthirsty men hate the perfect, And seek the life of the straight.

Proverbs 29:27

An unrighteous man Is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is straight in the way Is an abomination to the wrong.

Proverbs 3:7

Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear יהוה and turn away from evil.

Song of Solomon 3:4

Scarcely had I passed by them, When I found the beloved of my being. I held him and would not let him go, Until I had brought him to the house of my mother, And into the room of her who conceived me.

2 Timothy 2:19

However, the solid foundation of Elohim stands firm, having this seal, “יהוה knows those who are His,” and, let everyone who names the Name of Messiah turn away from unrighteousness.