Proverbs 13:19

17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
But ^aa faithful ambassador brings health.

18 Poverty and shame will come to him who¹ disdains correction,
But ^ahe who regards a rebuke will be honored.

19 A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul,
But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

20 He who walks with wise men will be wise,
But the companion of fools will be destroyed.

21 ^aEvil pursues sinners,
But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.

22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,
But ^athe wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.

Commentaries:

Barnes' Notes

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Proverbs 13:19

The connection is somewhat obscure. Either, "Satisfied desire is pleasant, therefore it is an abomination to fools to depart from the evil on which their minds are set;" or, "Sweet is the satisfaction of desire, yet the wicked will not depart from the evil which makes that satisfaction impossible."

**Other Barnes' Notes entries containing Proverbs 13:19:**

Isaiah 13:10
Luke 11:40

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