Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil. New Living Translation It is pleasant to see dreams come true, but fools refuse to turn from evil to attain them. English Standard Version A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools. Berean Standard Bible Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools. King James Bible The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil. New King James Version A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil. New American Standard Bible Desire realized is sweet to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to turn away from evil. NASB 1995 Desire realized is sweet to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to turn away from evil. NASB 1977 Desire realized is sweet to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil. Legacy Standard Bible Desire realized is pleasant to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to turn away from evil. Amplified Bible Desire realized is sweet to the soul; But it is detestable to fools to turn away from evil [which they have planned]. Christian Standard Bible Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste, but to turn from evil is detestable to fools. Holman Christian Standard Bible Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste, but to turn from evil is an abomination to fools. American Standard Version The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil. Contemporary English Version It's a good feeling to get what you want, but only a stupid fool hates to turn from evil. English Revised Version The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil. GOD'S WORD® Translation A fulfilled desire is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is disgusting to fools. Good News Translation How good it is to get what you want! Stupid people refuse to turn away from evil. International Standard Version Fulfilled longing is sweet to the soul, but avoiding evil is detestable to the fool. Majority Standard Bible Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools. NET Bible A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools abhor turning away from evil. New Heart English Bible Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, "" And an abomination to fools "" [Is] to turn from evil. Young's Literal Translation A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, And an abomination to fools is: Turn from evil. Smith's Literal Translation The desire coming to pass, will be sweet to the soul: and an abomination to the foolish to depart from evil. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things. Catholic Public Domain Version The desired, when perfected, shall delight the soul. The foolish detest those who flee from evils. New American Bible Desire fulfilled delights the soul, but turning from evil is an abomination to fools. New Revised Standard Version A desire realized is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA noble desire is sweet to the soul; but the abomination of the wicked is far away from knowledge. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated An honorable desire will be sweet to the soul and the defilement of the evil is removed from knowledge. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; And it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil. Brenton Septuagint Translation The desires of the godly gladden the soul, but the works of the ungodly are far from knowledge. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Father's Discipline…18Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored. 19Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools. 20He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.… Cross References Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Romans 7:15-20 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do, I do not do. But what I hate, I do. / And if I do what I do not want to do, I admit that the law is good. / In that case, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it. ... Galatians 5:16-17 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. / For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want. Philippians 2:13 For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose. James 1:14-15 But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. / Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Romans 8:5-8 Those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh; but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. / The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace, / because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. ... Psalm 145:19 He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them. Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 1 John 2:17 The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever. Psalm 21:2 You have granted his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah 1 Peter 2:11 Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul. Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. 1 Corinthians 10:6 These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did. Psalm 119:35 Direct me in the path of Your commandments, for there I find delight. 2 Timothy 2:22 Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Treasury of Scripture The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil. the desire Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. 1 Kings 1:48 And also thus said the king, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which hath given one to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes even seeing it. Psalm 21:1,2 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! … it is Proverbs 29:27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. depart Proverbs 3:7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. Proverbs 16:6,17 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil… Job 28:28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding. Jump to Previous Abomination Accomplished Depart Desire Detest Disgusting Evil Foolish Fools Fulfilled Longing One's Realized Soul Sweet Turn TurningJump to Next Abomination Accomplished Depart Desire Detest Disgusting Evil Foolish Fools Fulfilled Longing One's Realized Soul Sweet Turn TurningProverbs 13 1. a scoffer does not listen to rebukeDesire fulfilled is sweet to the soul This phrase highlights the universal human experience of satisfaction and joy when one's hopes or aspirations are realized. Biblically, this aligns with the idea that God grants the desires of the righteous (Psalm 37:4). The sweetness to the soul suggests a deep, internal joy that transcends mere physical satisfaction, pointing to the spiritual fulfillment found in alignment with God's will. In the context of Proverbs, wisdom literature often contrasts the outcomes of the wise and the foolish, emphasizing that true fulfillment comes from living according to divine principles. but turning from evil is detestable to fools Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. 2. Israel The nation to whom the Proverbs were originally addressed, providing guidance for living a life pleasing to God. 3. Fools A recurring character in Proverbs, representing those who reject wisdom and moral instruction. Teaching Points The Sweetness of Fulfilled DesiresWhen our desires align with God's will, their fulfillment brings deep satisfaction and joy to our souls. The Folly of Rejecting Righteousness Fools find it detestable to turn from evil because they are entrenched in their sinful ways, highlighting the importance of seeking wisdom. Aligning Desires with God's Will To experience the sweetness of fulfilled desires, we must ensure our desires are in harmony with God's purposes. The Danger of Sinful Desires Unchecked desires can lead to sin and destruction, emphasizing the need for discernment and self-control. The Role of Wisdom in Decision-Making Wisdom helps us discern between desires that are beneficial and those that lead us away from God.(19) But it is abomination to fools . . .--That is, though their clinging to evil prevents the attainment of such objects as are worth desiring. If the verse be interpreted "therefore it is abomination," &c, the sense will be, "because the satisfaction of desire is pleasant, therefore fools will not give up anything, though evil, on which they have set their minds."Verse 19. - The desire accomplished (comp. ver. 12). This is usually taken to mean the desire of what is good and honest, when it is fulfilled and realized, is a source of highest joy and comfort to the wise. Septuagint, "The desires of the pious are sweet to the soul." But it is abomination to fools to depart from evil. The antithesis is not very obvious, but it may be: it is sweet to a good man to obtain his wish; but for a wicked man to leave, to abandon evil to which he clings so fondly, is a detestable alternative. Or the latter clause may mean that the wicked will not give up the evil which makes the satisfaction of their desire impossible. But it is best to take the first clause as a general statement, viz. the satisfaction of desire is pleasant to all men; then the latter member gives a special case and will signify, "For the sake of this pleasure bad men will not give up their evil wishes and plans; they will pursue what they have set their heart upon because they hate the idea of foregoing their evil designs." Septuagint, "The deeds of sinners are far from knowledge," i.e. from practical wisdom, prudence, and piety. The Vulgate introduces quite another thought, "Fools abhor those who flee from evil." Compare the passage in Wisd. 2, concerning the sinner's hatred of the good. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Desireתַּאֲוָ֣ה (ta·’ă·wāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8378: A longing, a delight fulfilled נִ֭הְיָה (nih·yāh) Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be is sweet תֶּעֱרַ֣ב (ṯe·‘ĕ·raḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 6149: To be sweet or pleasing to the soul, לְנָ֑פֶשׁ (lə·nā·p̄eš) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion but turning ס֣וּר (sūr) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5493: To turn aside from evil מֵרָֽע׃ (mê·rā‘) Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil is detestable וְתוֹעֲבַ֥ת (wə·ṯō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8441: Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol to fools. כְּ֝סִילִ֗ים (kə·sî·lîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3684: Stupid fellow, dullard, fool Links Proverbs 13:19 NIVProverbs 13:19 NLT Proverbs 13:19 ESV Proverbs 13:19 NASB Proverbs 13:19 KJV Proverbs 13:19 BibleApps.com Proverbs 13:19 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 13:19 Chinese Bible Proverbs 13:19 French Bible Proverbs 13:19 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 13:19 Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul (Prov. 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