Proverbs 13:19 meaning and explanation
Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools.
Proverbs 13:19, Berean Standard Bible
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This proverb pairs two observations about desire and resistance to change. The first line is a general truth: when a longing is finally met, the soul tastes something sweet, a satisfaction that Proverbs elsewhere calls a tree of life.
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