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Proverbs 13:19
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
Proverbs 13:19 · King James Version
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Proverbs 13:19 in other translations
Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools.
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 dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
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.
22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
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