Cross references

Proverbs 13:19

Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul,

but turning from evil is detestable to fools.

Proverbs 13:19 BSB

Proverbs 13:19 has 14 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 4 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Proverbs 13:12 (8 votes) and Revelation 7:14–17 (6 votes). 2 other verses point back to it. It links with 6 other books, from 1 Kings 1 to Revelation 7.

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Which verses does Proverbs 13:19 point to?

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  1. Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

  2. “Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them. …

  3. An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.

  4. Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”

  5. Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

  6. The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.

  7. Job 28:282 votes

    And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

  8. For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation! You have granted his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah

  9. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

  10. By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.

Which verses point to Proverbs 13:19?

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