Proverbs 13:19
A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
In context
16 All who are prudent act with knowledge, but fools expose their folly.
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing. 18 Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored. 19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil. 20 Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.
21 Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things. 22 A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored 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.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 13:19 in the ESV
A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.