Proverbs 13:19
World English Bible (WEB)
Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
In context
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
18 Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
19 Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
20 One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
21 Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
Proverbs 13:19 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
- KJV King James Version
- The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart 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.