Proverbs 13:19

English Standard Version

19 A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools. (Pr 13:12)

New International Version

19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

New International Reader’s Version

19 A desire that is met is like something that tastes sweet. But foolish people hate to turn away from evil.

King James Version

19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.