Proverbs 13:19

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

A desire realized is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:27

The unjust are an abomination to the righteous, but the upright are an abomination to the wicked.

Proverbs 13:12

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

2 Timothy 2:19

But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who calls on the name of the Lord turn away from wickedness.”

Proverbs 16:17

The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their way preserve their lives.

Song of Solomon 3:4

Scarcely had I passed them, when I found him whom my soul loves. I held him and would not let him go until I brought him into my mother’s house and into the chamber of her that conceived me.

Proverbs 16:6

By loyalty and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord one avoids evil.

Proverbs 3:7

Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.

Psalm 34:14

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

Job 28:28

And he said to humankind, ‘Truly, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”

1 Kings 1:48

and went on to pray thus, ‘Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who today has granted one of my offspring to sit on my throne and permitted me to witness it.’ ”

Psalm 37:27

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

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and disgrace are for the one who ignores instruction, but one who heeds reproof is honored.

Proverbs 13:20

Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm.

Proverbs 29:10

The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, and they seek the life of the upright.