Proverbs 13:19

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

WEB

Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

ASV

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

LSV

A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, || And an abomination to fools || [Is] to turn from evil.

YLT

A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, And an abomination to fools [is]: Turn from evil.

DBY

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; but it is abomination to the foolish to depart from evil.

DRC

The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things.

GNV

A desire accomplished deliteth ye soule: but it is an abomination to fooles to depart from euil.

JPS

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; and it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

LXXE

The desires of the godly gladden the soul, but the works of the ungodly are far from knowledge.

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Original-language editions

WLC

תַּאֲוָ֣ה נִ֭הְיָה תֶּעֱרַ֣ב לְנָ֑פֶשׁ וְתוֹעֲבַ֥ת כְּ֝סִילִ֗ים ס֣וּר מֵרָֽע׃

LXX-Br

Ἐπιθυμίαι εὐσεβῶν ἡδύνουσι ψυχὴν, ἔργα δὲ ἀσεβῶν μακρὰν ἀπὸ γνώσεως.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Proverbs 13:12Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
• Revelation 7:14–17“Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. For this reason, they are before…
• Proverbs 29:27An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
• 2 Timothy 2:19Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”
• Psalms 34:14Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
• Proverbs 16:17The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.
• Psalms 21:1–2O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation! You have granted his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah
• Song of Songs 3:4I 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’s house, to the chamber of the one who conceived me.
• 2 Timothy 4:7–8I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not…
• Proverbs 3:7Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
• Job 28:28And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
• Proverbs 16:6By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.
• 1 Kings 1:48saying, ‘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 37:27Turn away from evil and do good, so that you will abide forever.

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