Proverbs 13 · Verse 19

Proverbs 13:19

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
Proverbs 13:19, King James Version

Proverbs 13:19 in other translations

BSBDesire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools.
WEBLonging fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
ASVThe desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
YLTA desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, And an abomination to fools is: Turn from evil.
DARBYThe desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; but it is abomination to the foolish to depart from evil.
BBETo get one's desire is sweet to the soul, but to give up evil is disgusting to the foolish.
WebsterThe desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

What does Proverbs 13:19 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
19. Self-denial, which fools will not endure, is essential to success.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 19 The desire accomplished - See on Pro 13:12 (note).

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary
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.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Proverbs 13:19 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

תַּאֲוָ֣הta.'a.Vaha desireH8378
נִ֭הְיָהNih.yahdoneH1961
תֶּעֱרַ֣בte.'e.Rav<it> is pleasingH6149
לְנָ֑פֶשׁle.Na.feshto a personH5315
וְתוֹעֲבַ֥תve.to.'a.Vatand [is] an abomination ofH8441
כְּ֝סִילִ֗יםke.si.LimfoolsH3684
ס֣וּרsurto turn asideH5493
מֵרָֽע\׃me.Ra'from evilH7451

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Cross references for Proverbs 13:19

  • Proverbs 13:12

    Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

  • Revelation 7:14-17

    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. Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Proverbs 16:17

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

  • Psalms 34:14

    Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

  • Job 28:28

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

  • 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.

  • Psalms 21:1-2

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O Lord; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! Thou hast given him his heart’s desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.

  • Proverbs 3:7

    Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.

  • 2 Timothy 4:7-8

    I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
The desire.
12; 1Ki 1:48; Ps 21:1,2; So 3:4; 2Ti 4:7,8; Re 7:14-17
it is.
29:27
depart.
3:7; 16:6,17; Job 28:28; Ps 34:14; 37:27; 2Ti 2:19

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Context

  • Proverbs 13:18

    Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

  • Proverbs 13:19

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

  • Proverbs 13:20

    He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

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Proverbs 13:19 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		El deseo cumplido deleita el alma: pero apartarse del mal es abominación á los necios.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Le désir accompli est agréable à l’âme, mais se détourner du mal est une abomination pour les sots.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Ein erfülltes Begehren ist der Seele süß, und den Toren ists ein Greuel, vom Bösen zu weichen.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Desiderium si compleatur delectat animam; detestantur stulti eos qui fugiunt mala.