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

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.’ ”

Job 28:28

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

Psalm 34:14

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

Psalm 37:27

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

Proverbs 13:12

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

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 16:17

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

Proverbs 16:6

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

Proverbs 29:10

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

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 3:7

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

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.

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.”