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Proverbs 13:19
A desire fulfilled, is sweet to the soul, but it is, an abomination to the lawless, to depart from evil.
Proverbs 13:19 · Rotherham Emphasised 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.
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.
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In context
16 Every prudent man, maketh use of knowledge, but, a dullard, spreadeth folly.
17 A lawless messenger, falleth into mischief, but, a faithful herald, bringeth healing.
18 Poverty and contempt, are for him that neglecteth correction, but, he that regardeth reproof, shall be honoured.
19 A desire fulfilled, is sweet to the soul, but it is, an abomination to the lawless, to depart from evil.
20 He that walketh with the wise, becometh wise, but, the friend of dullards, becometh foolish.
21 Evil pursueth, sinners, but, unto the righteous, shall good be recompensed.
22 A good man, leaveth an inheritance to children’s children, but, laid up for the righteous, is the wealth of the sinner.
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