And the king went on to say this: “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel! Today he has provided one to sit on my throne, and I am a witness.” ’
Proverbs 13:19 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste, but to turn from evil is detestable to fools. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
And the king went on to say this: “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel! Today he has provided one to sit on my throne, and I am a witness.” ’
He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord #– #that is wisdom. And to turn from evil is understanding.’
Hope delayed makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
Poverty and disgrace come to those who ignore discipline, but the one who accepts correction will be honoured.
The one who walks with the wise will become wise, but a companion of fools will suffer harm.
The road of the upright avoids evil; the one who guards his way protects his life.
Iniquity is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness, and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.
Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person, but the upright care about him.
An unjust person is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
Don’t be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
I had just passed them when I found the one I love. I held on to him and would not let him go until I brought him to my mother’s house – to the chamber of the one who conceived me.
Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, bearing this inscription: The Lord knows those who are his, , and let everyone who calls on the name of the Lord turn away from wickedness.