Proverbs 13:19

A Conservative Version

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, but it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:27

An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to a wicked man.

Proverbs 13:12

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.

2 Timothy 2:19

Nevertheless the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, Lord knows those who are his, and, Let every man who names the name of Lord keep away from unrighteousness.

Proverbs 16:17

The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

Song of Solomon 3:4

It was but a little that I passed from them when I found him whom my soul loves. I held him, and would not let him go until I had brought him into my mother's house, and into the chamber of her who conceived me.

Proverbs 16:6

By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of LORD men depart from evil.

Proverbs 3:7

Be not wise in thine own eyes. Fear LORD, and depart from evil.

Psalm 34:14

Depart from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it.

Job 28:28

And to man he said, Behold, the fear of LORD, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding.

1 Kings 1:48

And also thus said the king, Blessed be LORD, the God of Israel, who has given one of my seed to sit on my throne this day, my eyes even seeing it.

Psalm 37:27

Depart from evil, and do good, and dwell for evermore.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame [are to] him who refuses correction, but he who regards reproof shall be honored.

Proverbs 13:20

Walk with wise men, and thou shall be wise. But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

Proverbs 29:10

Bloodthirsty men hate him who is perfect, but the upright seek his soul.