Proverbs 13:19

God's Word

A fulfilled desire is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is disgusting to fools.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:48

and said, ‘Praise the Lord God of Israel who has let me see the heir to my throne.’ ”

Job 28:28

So he told humans, ‘The fear of the Lord is wisdom! To stay away from evil is understanding.’ ”

Psalm 34:14

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

Psalm 37:27

Avoid evil, do good, and live forever.

Proverbs 13:12

Delayed hope makes one sick at heart, but a fulfilled longing is a tree of life.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame come to a person who ignores discipline, but whoever pays attention to constructive criticism will be honored.

Proverbs 13:20

Whoever walks with wise people will be wise, but whoever associates with fools will suffer.

Proverbs 16:17

The highway of decent people turns away from evil. Whoever watches his way preserves his own life.

Proverbs 16:6

By mercy and faithfulness, peace is made with the Lord. By the fear of the Lord, evil is avoided.

Proverbs 29:10

Bloodthirsty people hate an innocent person, but decent people seek ⌞to protect⌟ his life.

Proverbs 29:27

An unjust person is disgusting to righteous people. A decent person is disgusting to wicked people.

Proverbs 3:7

Do not consider yourself wise. Fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.

Song of Solomon 3:4

I had just left them when I found the one I love. I held on to him and would not let him go until I had brought him into my mother’s house, into the bedroom of the one who conceived me.

2 Timothy 2:19

In spite of all that, God’s ⌞people⌟ have a solid foundation. These words are engraved on it: “The Lord knows those who belong to him,” and “Whoever worships the Lord must give up doing wrong.”