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A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
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American Standard Version
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
Christian Standard Bible
Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste, but to turn from evil is detestable to fools.
English Standard Version
A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.
King James Version
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
New American Standard Bible
Desire realized is sweet to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to turn away from evil.
New International Version
A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
New Living Translation
It is pleasant to see dreams come true, but fools refuse to turn from evil to attain them.
World English Bible
Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.