The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is…
“The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil. Proverbs 13:19 kjv”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Achieving desires brings joy, but foolishly abandoning virtue leads to ruin.
In simple terms: Good deeds satisfy; abandoning them harms.
Choose virtue over fleeting pleasure.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- ethical leadership
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What “evil” do you resist?
- How do you reward good actions?
Even virtuous people can slip; context matters.