Proverbs 13:19

New King James Version

A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:48

Also the king said thus, ‘Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, who has given one to sit on my throne this day, while my eyes see it!’ ”

Job 28:28

And 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; And dwell forevermore.

Proverbs 13:12

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame will come to him who disdains correction, But he who regards a rebuke will be honored.

Proverbs 13:20

He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.

Proverbs 16:17

The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

Proverbs 16:6

In mercy and truth Atonement is provided for iniquity; And by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil.

Proverbs 29:10

The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being.

Proverbs 29:27

An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.

Proverbs 3:7

Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil.

Song of Solomon 3:4

Scarcely had I passed by them, When I found the one I love. I held him and would not let him go, Until I had brought him to the house of my mother, And into the chamber of her who conceived me.

2 Timothy 2:19

Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”