Proverbs 13:19
“The desire accomplished is sweet to the soule: but it is abomination to fooles to depart from euill.”
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Proverbs 13:19 Context
17A wicked messenger falleth into mischiefe: but a faithfull ambassadour is health. 18Pouerty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproofe, shall be honoured. 19The desire accomplished is sweet to the soule: but it is abomination to fooles to depart from euill. 20He that walketh with wise men, shall be wise: but a companion of fooles shall be destroyed. 21Euill pursueth sinners: but to the righteous, good shall be repayd.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 13:19
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but [it is] abomination to fools to depart from evil.
- King James Version
Desire realized is sweet to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to turn away from evil.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
- American Standard Version (1901)
To get one's desire is sweet to the soul, but to give up evil is disgusting to the foolish.
- Basic English Bible
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; but it is abomination to the foolish to depart from evil.
- Darby Bible
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
- Webster's Bible
Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
- World English Bible
A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, And an abomination to fools [is]: Turn from evil.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; and it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 13:19
13:19 Sweet - Whatsoever men earnestly desire, the enjoyment of it is sweet to them; therefore sinners rejoice in the satisfaction of their sinful lusts, and abhor all restraint of them.