Proverbs 13:19
“The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul,.... Whether the desire be after riches and honour, after wisdom and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The connection is somewhat obscure. Either, “Satisfied desire is pleasant, therefore it is an abomination to fools to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
This shows the folly of those that refuse instruction, for they might be happy and will not. 1. They might be happy.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
but If with R.V. we retain but, we must understand desirein the first clause in a good sense, as in Pro 13:13: q.d. in…
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