American Standard Version
Proverbs 13:19
19The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul;But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
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 falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health. 18Poverty and shameshall be tohim that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored. The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil. 20Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it. 21Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.
Read all of Proverbs 13Proverbs 13:19 word by word
תַּאֲוָ֣ה נִ֭הְיָה תֶּעֱרַ֣ב לְנָ֑פֶשׁ וְתוֹעֲבַ֥ת כְּ֝סִילִ֗ים ס֣וּר מֵרָֽע׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 13:19
- Proverbs 13:12Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
- 1 Kings 1:48And also thus said the king, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, who hath given one to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes even seeing it.
- Psalms 21:1The king shall joy in thy strength, O Jehovah; And in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
- 2 Timothy 4:7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith:
- Revelation 7:14And I say unto him, My lord, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they that come out of the great tribulation, and they washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
- Proverbs 29:27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
- Proverbs 3:7Be not wise in thine own eyes; Fear Jehovah, and depart from evil:
- Proverbs 16:6By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.
- Job 28:28And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.
- Psalms 34:14Depart from evil, and do good; Seek peace, and pursue it.
- Psalms 37:27Depart from evil, and do good; And dwell for evermore.
- 2 Timothy 2:19Howbeit the firm foundation of God standeth, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his: and, Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.
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
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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
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