Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
It is
Bible References
The desire
Proverbs 13:12
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
1 Kings 1:48
And the king also said, 'Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has granted someone to sit on my throne this day, my own eyes seeing it.'"
Psalm 21:1
O LORD, in your strength the king rejoices, and in your salvation how greatly he exults!
Song of Songs 3:4
Scarcely had I passed 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, and into the chamber of her who conceived me.
2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Revelation 7:14
I said to him, "Sir, you know." And he said to me, "These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
It is
Proverbs 29:27
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.
Depart
Proverbs 3:7
Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.
Proverbs 16:6
By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns away from evil.
Job 28:28
And he said to man, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"
Psalm 34:14
Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
Psalm 37:27
Turn away from evil and do good; so shall you dwell forever.
2 Timothy 2:19
But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity."