Proverbs 13:19

Proverbs 13:19 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

19A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,

but fools detest turning from evil.

19Desire realized is sweet to the soul,

But it is an abomination to fools to turn away from evil.

19Desire realized is sweet to the soul;

But it is detestable to fools to turn away from evil [which they have planned].

19Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul,

but turning from evil is detestable to fools.

19The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul;

But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

19A desire accomplished deliteth ye soule: but it is an abomination to fooles to depart from euil.

19Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,

but fools detest turning from evil.

19A desire that is met is like something that tastes sweet.

But foolish people hate to turn away from evil.

19It is very nice to receive the things that you want.

But foolish people refuse to stop doing evil things.

19A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, || And an abomination to fools || [Is] to turn from evil.