19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

Other Translations of Proverbs 13:19

New International Version

19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

English Standard Version

19 A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.

The Message

19 Souls who follow their hearts thrive; fools bent on evil despise matters of soul.

New King James Version

19 A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

New Living Translation

19 It is pleasant to see dreams come true, but fools refuse to turn from evil to attain them.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 13:19

Commentary on Proverbs 13:19

(Read Proverbs 13:19)

There are in man strong desires after happiness; but never let those expect any thing truly sweet to their souls, who will not be persuaded to leave their sins.