Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 13:19 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Proverbs 13:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 13 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.”
Proverbs 13:19 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 13:19
This proverb addresses the satisfaction of fulfilled desires versus foolish resistance to repentance. "The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul" celebrates realized goals. Ta'avah nihyah te'erav lenafesh (תַּאֲוָה נִהְיָה תֶּעֱרַב לְנֶפֶשׁ, desire coming to pass is sweet to the soul). Ta'avah (תַּאֲוָה, desire, longing) when nihyah (נִהְיָה, comes to pass, is realized) becomes te'erav (תֶּעֱרַב, sweet, pleasant, agreeable) to nefesh (נֶפֶשׁ, soul, life, person)."But it is abomination to fools to depart from evil" exposes moral perversity. Veto'evat kesilim sur mera (וְתוֹעֲבַת כְּסִילִים ס...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 13:19
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“but when longing is fulfilled”
“My lord, you know. He said to me”
“and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.”
“having this seal”
“and do good. seek peace”
“The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.”
“By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.”
“and depart from evil.”
“when I found him whom my soul loves. I held him”
“I have fought a good fight”