Proverbs 13:19

Proverbs 13:19 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
• New International Version (NIV)A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
• English Standard Version (ESV)A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.
• New King James Version (NKJV)A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

Context of Proverbs 13:19

17A wicked messenger falls into hardship, But a faithful ambassador brings healing. 18Poverty and shame will come to him who refuses instruction and discipline, But he who accepts and learns from reproof or censure is honored. Desire realized is sweet to the soul; But it is detestable to fools to turn away from evil [which they have planned]. 20He who walks [as a companion] with wise men will be wise, But the companions of [conceited, dull-witted] fools [are fools themselves and] will experience harm. 21Adversity pursues sinners, But the [consistently] upright will be rewarded with prosperity.

Proverbs 13:19 word by word

תַּאֲוָ֣ה נִ֭הְיָה תֶּעֱרַ֣ב לְנָ֑פֶשׁ וְתוֹעֲבַ֥ת כְּ֝סִילִ֗ים ס֣וּר מֵרָֽע׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The desireתַּאֲוָהta'ăvâh · desireH8378
• accomplishedהָיָהhâyâh · to beH1961
• is sweetעָרַב‛ârêb · to pleaseH6149
• to the soulנֶ֫פֶשׁnephesh · soulH5315
• abominationתּוֹעֵבַהtô‛êbah tô‛êbah · abominationH8441
• to foolsכְּסִילkesîyl · foolH3684
• to departסוּרsûr ώûr · to turn aside: departH5493
• from evilרַעra‛ râ‛âh · bad: evilH7451

Cross-references for Proverbs 13:19

• Proverbs 13:12Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
• 1 Kings 1:48The king has also said this: ‘Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who has granted one [of my descendants] to sit on my throne today and allowed my eyes to see it.’ ”
• Psalms 21:1O Lord the king will delight in Your strength, And in Your salvation how greatly will he rejoice!
• 2 Timothy 4:7I have fought the good and worthy and noble fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith [firmly guarding the gospel against error].
• Revelation 7:14I said to him, “My lord, you know [the answer].” And he said to me, “These are the people who come out of the great tribulation (persecution), and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb [because of His atoning sacrifice].
• Proverbs 29:27An unjust man is repulsive to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way [of the Lord] is repulsive to the wicked.
• Proverbs 3:7Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord [with reverent awe and obedience] and turn [entirely] away from evil.
• Proverbs 16:6By mercy and lovingkindness and truth [not superficial ritual] wickedness is cleansed from the heart, And by the fear of the Lord one avoids evil.
• Job 28:28But to man He said, ‘Behold, the reverential and worshipful fear of the Lord—that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”
• Psalms 34:14Turn away from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it.
• Psalms 37:27Depart from evil and do good; And you will dwell [securely in the land] forever.
• 2 Timothy 2:19Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God [which He has laid] stands [sure and unshaken despite attacks], bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord stand apart from wickedness and withdraw from wrongdoing.”

Commentaries on Proverbs 13:19

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 19The desire accomplished - See on Proverbs 13:12; (note).Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 19The connection is somewhat obscure. Either, “Satisfied desire is pleasant, therefore it is an abomination to fools to depart from the evil on which their minds are set;” or, “Sweet is the satisfaction of desire, yet the wicked will not depart from the evil which makes that satisfaction impossible.”Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 19Verse 19 There are in man strong desires after happiness; but never let those expect any thing truly sweet to their souls, who will not be persuaded to leave their sins.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1919. Self-denial, which fools will not endure, is essential to success.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 13:19

• Wicked (People)

In the dictionaries

• Accomplish
• Advised
• Companion
• Defer
• Folly
• Hate
• Poetry
• Transgressor
• Wise
• Fool; Folly

Commentaries on Proverbs 13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings