Proverbs 13:19

Proverbs chapter 13 · verse 19 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

Context

v.18Poverty and shameshall be tohim that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

v.19This passage

v.20Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 16:17

    The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

  • 2 Timothy 4:7

    I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith:

  • Proverbs 3:7

    Be not wise in thine own eyes; Fear Jehovah, and depart from evil:

  • Proverbs 29:27

    An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.

  • Job 28:28

    And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.

  • Song of Solomon 3:4

    It was but a little that I passed from them, When I found him whom my soul loveth: I held him, and would not let him go, Until I had brought him into my mother’s house, And into the chamber of her that conceived me.