Proverbs 13:19
King James Version (KJV)
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
In context
17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
Proverbs 13:19 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
- WEB World English Bible
- Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, And an abomination to fools [is]: Turn from evil.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; but it is abomination to the foolish to depart from evil.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.