Proverbs 13:19

Modern English Version

The desire fulfilled 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, but he whose way is upright is an abomination to the wicked.

Proverbs 13:12

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but the desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

2 Timothy 2:19

But the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who calls on the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”

Proverbs 16:17

The highway of the upright departs from evil; he who guards his way preserves his soul.

Song of Solomon 3:4

I had just left them when I found him whom my soul loves. I held him and would not let him go until I brought him to my mother’s house, and into the room of her who conceived me.

Proverbs 16:6

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged, and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.

Proverbs 3:7

Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil.

Psalm 34:14

Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

Job 28:28

To man He said: ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”

1 Kings 1:48

The king also said, ‘Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, who has given one to sit on my throne this day so that I could see with my own eyes.’ ”

Psalm 37:27

Depart from evil, and do good; so shall you abide forever.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame will come to him who disdains instruction, but he who heeds reproof will be honored.

Proverbs 13:20

He who walks with wise men will be wise, but a companion of fools will suffer evil.

Proverbs 29:10

The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity, and the life of the upright.