Proverbs 13:19
A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.
In context
16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing. 18 Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is honored. 19 A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools. 20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
21 Disaster pursues sinners, but the righteous are rewarded with good. 22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 13:19 in the KJV
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: But it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 13:19 in the NIV
A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.