Proverbs 13:19

The English Standar Version

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

Cross References

1 Kings 1:48

And the king also said, 'Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has granted someone[3] to sit on my throne this day, my own eyes seeing it.' "

Job 28:28

And he said to man, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.' "

Psalm 34:14

Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

Psalm 37:27

Turn away from evil and do good; so shall you dwell forever.

Proverbs 13:12

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

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is honored.

Proverbs 13:20

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

Proverbs 16:17

The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life.

Proverbs 16:6

By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns away from evil.

Proverbs 29:10

Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.[2]

Proverbs 29:27

An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.

Proverbs 3:7

Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.

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 had brought him into my mother's house, and into the chamber of her who conceived me.

2 Timothy 2:19

But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity."