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 trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing. 18He who spurns discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever accepts correction will be honored. A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning away from evil. 20He who walks with wise men is wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. 21Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity 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 deferred makes the heart sick, but longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
• 1 Kings 1:48Furthermore the king said, ‘Blessed be Adonai, God of Israel, who this day has given one to sit on my throne, while my eyes are seeing it.’”
• Psalms 21:1For the music director, a psalm of David.
• 2 Timothy 4:7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith.
• Revelation 7:14Then he said to me, “These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
• Proverbs 29:27The righteous detest the unjust, and the wicked detest the upright.
• Proverbs 3:7Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear Adonai and turn away from evil.
• Proverbs 16:6By mercy and truth is iniquity atoned, and by the fear of Adonai one avoids evil.
• Job 28:28And He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord —that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.”’
• Psalms 34:14Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking treachery.
• Psalms 37:27Turn from evil and do good, so you may live forever.
• 2 Timothy 2:19Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord keep away 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

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