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Proverbs 13:19

American Standard Version

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

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Proverbs 13:19 in other translations

Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,
but fools detest turning from evil.

Proverbs 13:19 · World English Bible

Proverbs 13:19 in context

  1. 17A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.
  2. 18Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.
  3. 19The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
  4. 20Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.
  5. 21Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.