Proverbs 13:19 - The Scriptures 1998 A desire accomplished is sweet to the being, But to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: But it is abomination to fools to depart from evil. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Satisfied desire is sweet to a person; therefore it is hateful and exceedingly offensive to [self-confident] fools to give up evil [upon which they have set their hearts]. American Standard Version (1901) The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil. Common English Bible A desire fulfilled is pleasant, but fools find deviating from evil disgusting. Catholic Public Domain Version The desired, when perfected, shall delight the soul. The foolish detest those who flee from evils. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things. |