Proverbs 13:19

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 13:19

BSB
Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools.
AKJV
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
CPDV
The desired, when perfected, shall delight the soul. The foolish detest those who flee from evils.
ERV
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
NHEB
Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
SMT
The desire coming to pass, will be sweet to the soul: and an abomination to the foolish to depart from evil.

Commentary for Proverbs 13:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 13:19
Summary
Fulfilled desires bring satisfaction; rejecting reform is foolish.
Event
Contrasting desire fulfillment with moral abandonment
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom