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Proverbs 13:19
Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools.
Proverbs 13:19 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 13:19 in other translations
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
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In context
16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
18 Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
19 Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools.
20 He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.
21 Disaster pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.
22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.
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