Proverbs 13:19

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

It's a good feeling to get what you want, but only a stupid fool hates to turn from evil.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:48

and prayed, “I praise you, LORD God of Israel. You have made my son Solomon king and have let me live to see it.”

Job 28:28

God told us, “Wisdom means that you respect me, the Lord, and turn from sin.”

Psalm 34:14

Do good instead of evil and try to live at peace.

Psalm 37:27

If you stop sinning and start doing right, you will keep living and be secure for ever.

Proverbs 13:12

Not getting what you want can make you feel sick, but a wish that comes true is a life-giving tree.

Proverbs 13:18

All who refuse correction will be poor and disgraced; all who accept correction will be praised.

Proverbs 13:20

Wise friends make you wise, but you hurt yourself by going around with fools.

Proverbs 16:17

God's people avoid evil ways, and they protect themselves by watching where they go.

Proverbs 16:6

If we truly love God, our sins will be forgiven; if we show him respect, we will keep away from sin.

Proverbs 29:10

A murderer hates everyone who is honest and lives right.

Proverbs 29:27

Good people and criminals can't stand each other.

Proverbs 3:7

Don't ever think that you are wise enough, but respect the LORD and stay away from evil.

Song of Solomon 3:4

Straight after that, I found him. I held him and would not let go until I had taken him to the home of my mother.

2 Timothy 2:19

But the foundation that God has laid is solid. On it is written, “The Lord knows who his people are. So everyone who worships the Lord must turn away from evil.”