Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 13:19
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Berean Standard Bible
Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools.
King James Version
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but [it is] abomination to fools to depart from evil.
World English Bible
Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
American Standard Version
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 13
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.
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