Proverbs 13:19

Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools.

Cross References (14)

  • Proverbs 13:12 (7)

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

  • Revelation 7:14–17 (6)

    “Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have

  • Proverbs 29:27 (5)

    An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.

  • 2 Timothy 2:19 (4)

    Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who ca

  • Proverbs 16:17 (3)

    The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.

  • Psalms 34:14 (3)

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

  • 2 Timothy 4:7–8 (2)

    I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

  • Psalms 21:1–2 (2)

    For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvati

  • Proverbs 16:6 (2)

    By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.

  • Proverbs 3:7 (2)

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

  • Job 28:28 (2)

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

  • Song of Solomon 3:4 (2)

    I had just passed them when I found the one I love. I held him and would not let go until I had brought him to my mother

  • 1 Kings 1:48 (1)

    saying, ‘Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel! Today He has provided one to sit on my throne, and my eyes have seen it

  • Psalms 37:27 (1)

    Turn away from evil and do good, so that you will abide forever.