Proverbs 13:19
When a desire is brought to passe, it deliteth the soule: but fooles count it abhomination to depart from euyll.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
In Context
Cross References
Proverbs 3:7Be not wise in thine owne conceipt: but feare the Lorde, and depart from euyll:
Proverbs 16:6With mercie and faythfulnesse sinnes be forgeuen: and by the feare of the Lorde euyll is eschewed.
Proverbs 29:10The bloodthirstie hate the righteous: but the iust seeke his soule.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:19
18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. Note, 1. He that is so proud that he scorns to be taught will certainly be abased. He that refuses the good instruction offered him, as if it were a reflection upon his honour and an abridgment of his liberty, poverty and shame shall be to him: he will become a beggar and live and die in disgrace; every one will despise him as foolish, and stubborn, and ungovernable. 2. He that is so humble that he… Read the whole commentary →