Proverbs 13:19

New International Reader's Version

A desire that is met is like something that tastes sweet. But foolish people hate to turn away from evil.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:48

He said, ‘I praise the Lord. He is the God of Israel. He has let me live to see my son sitting on my throne today as the next king.’ ”

Job 28:28

He said to human beings, “Have respect for the Lord. That will prove you are wise. Avoid evil. That will show you have understanding.”

Psalm 34:14

Turn away from evil, and do good. Look for peace, and go after it.

Psalm 37:27

Turn away from evil and do good. Then you will live in the land forever.

Proverbs 13:12

Hope that is put off makes one sick at heart. But a desire that is met is like a tree of life.

Proverbs 13:18

Those who turn away from their training become poor and ashamed. But those who accept warnings are honored.

Proverbs 13:20

Walk with wise people and become wise. A companion of foolish people suffers harm.

Proverbs 16:17

The path of honest people takes them away from evil. Those who guard their ways guard their lives.

Proverbs 16:6

Through love and truth sin is paid for. People avoid evil when they have respect for the Lord.

Proverbs 29:10

Murderers hate honest people. They try to kill those who do what is right.

Proverbs 29:27

Those who do what is right hate dishonest people. Those who do what is wrong hate honest people.

Proverbs 3:7

Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Have respect for the Lord and avoid evil.

Song of Solomon 3:4

As soon as I had passed by them I found the one my heart loves. I threw my arms around him and didn’t let him go until I had brought him to my mother’s house. I took him to my mother’s room.

2 Timothy 2:19

But God’s solid foundation stands firm. Here is the message written on it. “The Lord knows who his own people are.” (Numbers 16:5) Also, “All who say they believe in the Lord must turn away from evil.”