4 Maccabees 1:22 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

Thus desire precedes pleasure and delight follows it.

Common English Bible

Desire comes before pleasure, and joy follows it.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

Before pleasure is lust; and after pleasure, joy.

World English Bible British Edition

Before pleasure is lust; and after pleasure, joy.

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Thus desire precedes pleasure, and delight follows it.

4 Maccabees 1:22 Cross References