Proverbs 13:19

Tree of Life Version

A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning away from evil.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:48

Furthermore the king said, ‘Blessed be Adonai, God of Israel, who this day has given one to sit on my throne, while my eyes are seeing it.’”

Job 28:28

And He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord —that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.”’

Psalm 34:14

Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking treachery.

Psalm 37:27

Turn from evil and do good, so you may live forever.

Proverbs 13:12

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

Proverbs 13:18

He who spurns discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever accepts correction will be honored.

Proverbs 13:20

He who walks with wise men is wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

Proverbs 16:17

The highway of the upright avoids evil. He who guards his way protects his life.

Proverbs 16:6

By mercy and truth is iniquity atoned, and by the fear of Adonai one avoids evil.

Proverbs 29:10

Bloodthirsty people hate a man of integrity and seek the soul of the upright.

Proverbs 29:27

The righteous detest the unjust, and the wicked detest the upright.

Proverbs 3:7

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

Song of Solomon 3:4

Hardly had I passed beyond them when I found the one my soul loves. I held him, and I would not let him go, until I brought him to my mother’s house, to the chamber of her who conceived me.

2 Timothy 2:19

Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord keep away from unrighteousness.”