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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/13.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/13.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />It is pleasant to see dreams come true, but fools refuse to turn from evil to attain them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but <i>it is</i> abomination to fools to depart from evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, But <i>it is</i> an abomination to fools to depart from evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Desire realized is sweet to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to turn away from evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Desire realized is sweet to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to turn away from evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Desire realized is sweet to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Desire realized is pleasant to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to turn away from evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Desire realized is sweet to the soul; But it is detestable to fools to turn away from evil [which they have planned].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste, but to turn from evil is detestable to fools.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste, but to turn from evil is an abomination to fools. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />It's a good feeling to get what you want, but only a stupid fool hates to turn from evil. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />A fulfilled desire is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is disgusting to fools.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />How good it is to get what you want! Stupid people refuse to turn away from evil. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Fulfilled longing is sweet to the soul, but avoiding evil is detestable to the fool.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools abhor turning away from evil. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, "" And an abomination to fools "" [Is] to turn from evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, And an abomination to fools is: Turn from evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The desire coming to pass, will be sweet to the soul: and an abomination to the foolish to depart from evil.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The desired, when perfected, shall delight the soul. The foolish detest those who flee from evils.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Desire fulfilled delights the soul, but turning from evil is an abomination to fools. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />A desire realized is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />A noble desire is sweet to the soul; but the abomination of the wicked is far away from knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />An honorable desire will be sweet to the soul and the defilement of the evil is removed from knowledge.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; And it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The desires of the godly gladden the soul, but the works of the ungodly are far from knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/13-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=2486" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/13.htm">A Father's Discipline</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8378.htm" title="8378: ta·’ă·wāh (N-fs) -- A desire. From 'avah; a longing; by implication, a delight.">Desire</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: nih·yāh (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">fulfilled</a> <a href="/hebrew/6149.htm" title="6149: ṯe·‘ĕ·raḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To be sweet or pleasing. A primitive root; to be agreeable.">is sweet</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: lə·nā·p̄eš (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">to the soul,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5493.htm" title="5493: sūr (V-Qal-Inf) -- To turn aside. Or suwr; a primitive root; to turn off.">but turning</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: mê·rā‘ (Prep-m:: Adj-ms) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">from evil</a> <a href="/hebrew/8441.htm" title="8441: wə·ṯō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- Or tonebah; feminine active participle of ta'ab; properly, something disgusting, i.e. an abhorrence; especially idolatry or an idol.">is detestable</a> <a href="/hebrew/3684.htm" title="3684: kə·sî·lîm (N-mp) -- Stupid fellow, dullard, fool. From kacal; properly, fat, i.e. stupid or silly.">to fools.</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4</a></span><br />Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/7-15.htm">Romans 7:15-20</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-16.htm">Galatians 5:16-17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-13.htm">Philippians 2:13</a></span><br />For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-14.htm">James 1:14-15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-5.htm">Romans 8:5-8</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-19.htm">Psalm 145:19</a></span><br />He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-6.htm">Matthew 5:6</a></span><br />Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-17.htm">1 John 2:17</a></span><br />The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/21-2.htm">Psalm 21:2</a></span><br />You have granted his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-11.htm">1 Peter 2:11</a></span><br />Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-6.htm">1 Corinthians 10:6</a></span><br />These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-35.htm">Psalm 119:35</a></span><br />Direct me in the path of Your commandments, for there I find delight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-22.htm">2 Timothy 2:22</a></span><br />Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.</p><p class="hdg">the desire</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/13-12.htm">Proverbs 13:12</a></b></br> Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but <i>when</i> the desire cometh, <i>it is</i> a tree of life.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/1-48.htm">1 Kings 1:48</a></b></br> And also thus said the king, Blessed <i>be</i> the LORD God of Israel, which hath given <i>one</i> to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes even seeing <i>it</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/21-1.htm">Psalm 21:1,2</a></b></br> 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! … </p><p class="hdg">it is</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/29-27.htm">Proverbs 29:27</a></b></br> An unjust man <i>is</i> an abomination to the just: and <i>he that is</i> upright in the way <i>is</i> abomination to the wicked.</p><p class="hdg">depart</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/3-7.htm">Proverbs 3:7</a></b></br> Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/16-6.htm">Proverbs 16:6,17</a></b></br> By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD <i>men</i> depart from evil… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/28-28.htm">Job 28:28</a></b></br> And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that <i>is</i> wisdom; and to depart from evil <i>is</i> understanding.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/12-22.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/psalms/64-6.htm">Accomplished</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-14.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-12.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-7.htm">Detest</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-7.htm">Disgusting</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-17.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-16.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-23.htm">Fools</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-12.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-12.htm">Longing</a> <a href="/psalms/127-4.htm">One's</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-16.htm">Realized</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-4.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-17.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-14.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-14.htm">Turning</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/15-8.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-30.htm">Accomplished</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-27.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-25.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-12.htm">Detest</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-8.htm">Disgusting</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-20.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-20.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-20.htm">Fools</a> <a href="/jeremiah/1-12.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/jeremiah/44-14.htm">Longing</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-2.htm">One's</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-17.htm">Realized</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-25.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-24.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-27.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-27.htm">Turning</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/13-1.htm">a scoffer does not listen to rebuke</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul</b><br>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 (<a href="/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4</a>). 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.<p><b>but turning from evil is detestable to fools</b><br>This part of the verse contrasts the joy of fulfilled desires with the stubbornness of fools who reject moral correction. In biblical terms, a fool is someone who lacks wisdom and understanding, often choosing a path contrary to God's commands (<a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a>). The detestability of turning from evil to fools underscores their resistance to repentance and moral change. This reflects the broader biblical theme of the hardness of heart, as seen in Pharaoh's resistance to God's commands in Exodus. The fool's aversion to turning from evil highlights the spiritual blindness and pride that prevent them from experiencing the sweetness of a righteous life.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom the Proverbs were originally addressed, providing guidance for living a life pleasing to God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/fools.htm">Fools</a></b><br>A recurring character in Proverbs, representing those who reject wisdom and moral instruction.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_sweetness_of_fulfilled_desires.htm">The Sweetness of Fulfilled Desires</a></b><br>When our desires align with God's will, their fulfillment brings deep satisfaction and joy to our souls.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_folly_of_rejecting_righteousness.htm">The Folly of Rejecting Righteousness</a></b><br>Fools find it detestable to turn from evil because they are entrenched in their sinful ways, highlighting the importance of seeking wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/aligning_desires_with_god's_will.htm">Aligning Desires with God's Will</a></b><br>To experience the sweetness of fulfilled desires, we must ensure our desires are in harmony with God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_sinful_desires.htm">The Danger of Sinful Desires</a></b><br>Unchecked desires can lead to sin and destruction, emphasizing the need for discernment and self-control.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_wisdom_in_decision-making.htm">The Role of Wisdom in Decision-Making</a></b><br>Wisdom helps us discern between desires that are beneficial and those that lead us away from God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_the_holiness_of_god.htm">Do you wish to prosper and be in good health?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_1914_key_to_jehovah's_witnesses.htm">When is it appropriate to love or hate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_'foolishness'_defined_today.htm">Proverbs 9:6 urges abandoning foolishness to truly live. How can “foolishness” be objectively defined or measured in a modern, evidence-based society? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_ecclesiastes_4_5-6_align_with_proverbs.htm">Ecclesiastes 4:5-6 appears to favor quietness over hard work--how is this consistent with scriptures that commend diligence (e.g., Proverbs 6:6-8)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) <span class= "bld">But it is abomination to fools </span>. . .--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."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 19.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The desire accomplished</span> (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." <span class="cmt_word">But it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.</span> 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," <span class="accented">i.e.</span> 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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/13-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Desire</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּאֲוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(ta·’ă·wāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8378.htm">Strong's 8378: </a> </span><span class="str2">A longing, a delight</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fulfilled</span><br /><span class="heb">נִ֭הְיָה</span> <span class="translit">(nih·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is sweet</span><br /><span class="heb">תֶּעֱרַ֣ב</span> <span class="translit">(ṯe·‘ĕ·raḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6149.htm">Strong's 6149: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be sweet or pleasing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the soul,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְנָ֑פֶשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·nā·p̄eš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">but turning</span><br /><span class="heb">ס֣וּר</span> <span class="translit">(sūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5493.htm">Strong's 5493: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn aside</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from evil</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵרָֽע׃</span> <span class="translit">(mê·rā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is detestable</span><br /><span class="heb">וְתוֹעֲבַ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8441.htm">Strong's 8441: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to fools.</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּ֝סִילִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(kə·sî·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3684.htm">Strong's 3684: </a> </span><span class="str2">Stupid fellow, dullard, fool</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/13-19.htm">Proverbs 13:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/13-19.htm">Proverbs 13:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/13-19.htm">Proverbs 13:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/13-19.htm">Proverbs 13:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/13-19.htm">Proverbs 13:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/13-19.htm">Proverbs 13:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/13-19.htm">Proverbs 13:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/13-19.htm">Proverbs 13:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/13-19.htm">Proverbs 13:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/13-19.htm">Proverbs 13:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/13-19.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 13:19 Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul (Prov. 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