Proverbs 13:19

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Proverbs 13:17–21 · Berean Standard Bible

17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.

18 Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.

19 Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools.

20 He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.

21 Disaster pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.

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Proverbs 13:12

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

1 Kings 1:48

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Psalms 21:1

O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation!

Psalms 21:2

You have granted his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah

Song of Solomon 3:4

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2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

2 Timothy 4:8

From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

Revelation 7:14

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Revelation 7:15

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Revelation 7:16

‘Never again will they hunger, and never will they thirst; nor will the sun beat down upon them, nor any scorching heat.’

Revelation 7:17

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Proverbs 29:27

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

Proverbs 3:7

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

Proverbs 16:6

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

Proverbs 16:17

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

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.’”

Psalms 34:14

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

Psalms 37:27

Turn away from evil and do good, so that you will abide forever.

2 Timothy 2:19

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.”