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 adversity, But a faithful messenger brings healing. 18Poverty and shame will come to one who neglects discipline, But one who complies with rebuke will be honored. Desire realized is sweet to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to turn away from evil. 20One who walks with wise people will be wise, But a companion of fools will suffer harm. 21Adversity pursues sinners, But the righteous will be rewarded with prosperity.

Proverbs 13:19 word by word

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

• Desireתַּאֲוָהta'ăvâh · desireH8378
• realizedהָיָהhâyâh · to beH1961
• is sweetעָרַב‛ârêb · to pleaseH6149
• to the soulנֶ֫פֶשׁnephesh · soulH5315
• But it is an abominationתּוֹעֵבַהtô‛êbah tô‛êbah · abominationH8441
• to foolsכְּסִילkesîyl · foolH3684
• to turnסוּרsûr ώûr · to turn aside: departH5493
• awayסוּרsûr 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 desire fulfilled 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 to sit on my throne today while my own eyes see it.’”
• Psalms 21:1Lord, in Your strength the king will be glad, And in Your salvation how greatly he will rejoice!
• 2 Timothy 4:7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;
• Revelation 7:14I said to him, “My lord, you know.” And he said to me, “These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
• Proverbs 29:27An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, And one who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
• Proverbs 3:7Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
• Proverbs 16:6By mercy and truth atonement is made for wrongdoing, And by the fear of the Lord one keeps away from evil.
• Job 28:28And to mankind He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
• Psalms 34:14Turn from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it.
• Psalms 37:27Turn from evil and do good, So that you will dwell forever.
• 2 Timothy 2:19Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His;” and, “Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to keep 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)

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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