Verse 19

Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

Referenced Verses

  • Prov 13:12 : 12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
  • Prov 16:6 : 6 By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.
  • Prov 16:17 : 17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
  • Prov 29:27 : 27 A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
  • Song 3:4 : 4 I had scarcely passed from them, when I found him whom my soul loves. I held him, and would not let him go, until I had brought him into my mother's house, into the room of her who conceived me.
  • 2 Tim 2:19 : 19 However God's firm foundation stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness."
  • 2 Tim 4:7-8 : 7 I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith. 8 From now on, there is stored up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.
  • Rev 7:14-17 : 14 I told him, "My lord, you know." He said to me, "These are those who came out of the great tribulation. They washed their robes, and made them white in the Lamb's blood. 15 Therefore they are before the throne of God, they serve him day and night in his temple. He who sits on the throne will spread his tabernacle over them. 16 They will never be hungry, neither thirsty any more; neither will the sun beat on them, nor any heat; 17 for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne shepherds them, and leads them to springs of waters of life. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."
  • 1 Kgs 1:48 : 48 Also thus said the king, 'Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel, who has given one to sit on my throne this day, my eyes even seeing it.'"
  • Job 28:28 : 28 To man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.'"
  • Ps 21:1-2 : 1 The king rejoices in your strength, Yahweh! How greatly he rejoices in your salvation! 2 You have given him his heart's desire, and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah.
  • Ps 34:14 : 14 Depart from evil, and do good. seek peace, and pursue it.
  • Ps 37:27 : 27 Depart from evil, and do good. Live securely forever.
  • Prov 3:7 : 7 Don't be wise in your own eyes. Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil.