Furthermore the king said, ‘Blessed be Adonai, God of Israel, who this day has given one to sit on my throne, while my eyes are seeing it.’”
Proverbs 13:19 - Tree of Life Version A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning away from evil. 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. |
Furthermore the king said, ‘Blessed be Adonai, God of Israel, who this day has given one to sit on my throne, while my eyes are seeing it.’”
And He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord —that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.”’
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
He who spurns discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever accepts correction will be honored.
He who walks with wise men is wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
The highway of the upright avoids evil. He who guards his way protects his life.
By mercy and truth is iniquity atoned, and by the fear of Adonai one avoids evil.
Bloodthirsty people hate a man of integrity and seek the soul of the upright.
Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear Adonai and turn away from evil.
Hardly had I passed beyond them when I found the one my soul loves. I held him, and I would not let him go, until I brought him to my mother’s house, to the chamber of her who conceived me.
Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord keep away from unrighteousness.”