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 envoy falls into trouble, but a trustworthy courier brings healing. 18Poverty and disgrace come to those who ignore discipline, but the one who accepts correction will be honored. Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste, but to turn from evil is detestable to fools. 20The one who walks with the wise will become wise, but a companion of fools will suffer harm. 21Disaster pursues sinners, but good rewards the righteous.

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 delayed makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
• 1 Kings 1:48And the king went on to say this: ‘Blessed be the Lord God of Israel! Today he has provided one to sit on my throne, and I am a witness.’”
• Psalms 21:1Lord, the king finds joy in your strength. How greatly he rejoices in your victory!
• 2 Timothy 4:7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
• Revelation 7:14I said to him, “Sir, you know.” Then he told me: These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. They washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
• Proverbs 29:27An unjust person is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
• Proverbs 3:7Don’t be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
• Proverbs 16:6Iniquity is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness, and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.
• Job 28:28He said to mankind, “The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom. And to turn from evil is understanding.”
• Psalms 34:14Turn away from evil and do what is good; seek peace and pursue it.
• Psalms 37:27Turn away from evil, do what is good, and settle permanently.
• 2 Timothy 2:19Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, bearing this inscription: The Lord knows those who are his, and let everyone who calls on the name of the Lord turn away from wickedness.

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

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• Companion
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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