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 longing fulfilled is like a tree of life.
1 Kings 1:48
and said this: 'The Lord God of Israel is worthy of praise because today he has placed a successor on my throne and allowed me to see it.'"
Psalm 21:1
For the music director; a psalm of David. O Lord, the king rejoices in the strength you give; he takes great delight in the deliverance you provide.
Song of Songs 3:4
Scarcely had I passed them by when I found my beloved! I held onto him tightly and would not let him go until I brought him to my mother's house, to the bedroom chamber of the one who conceived me.
2 Timothy 4:7
I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith!
Revelation 7:14
So I said to him, "My lord, you know the answer." Then he said to me, "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!
It is
Proverbs 29:27
An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, and the one who lives an upright life is an abomination to the wicked.
Depart
Proverbs 3:7
Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
Proverbs 16:6
Through loyal love and truth iniquity is appeased; through fearing the Lord one avoids evil.
Job 28:28
And he said to mankind, '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 what is right! Strive for peace and promote it!
Psalm 37:27
Turn away from evil! Do what is right! Then you will enjoy lasting security.
2 Timothy 2:19
However, God's solid foundation remains standing, bearing this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from evil."