Proverbs 13:19

Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 13

“The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.”Proverbs 13:19

What Does Proverbs 13:19 Mean?

Proverbs 13:19 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 13, verse 19 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (15)

These passages are connected to Proverbs 13:19 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Proverbs 13:12“Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.”Revelation 7:14“And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.”Proverbs 29:27“An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.”Psalms 14:1“The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.”2 Timothy 2:19“Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”Psalms 34:14“Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.”Proverbs 16:17“The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.”Job 28:28“And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.”Psalms 21:1“The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!”Proverbs 3:7“Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.”Proverbs 16:6“By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.”Song of Solomon 3:4“It was but a little that I passed from them, but 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.”2 Timothy 4:7“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:”1 Kings 1:48“And also thus said the king, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which hath given one to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes even seeing it.”Psalms 37:27“Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.”

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