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Sprueche 13:19

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19 Wenn's kommt, was man begehrt, das tut dem Herzen wohl; aber das Böse meiden ist den Toren ein Greuel.

Sprueche 13:19 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 13:19

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul
Whether the desire be after riches and honour, after wisdom and knowledge; or after the best things, the knowledge of God, and communion with him; an interest in Christ, and the blessings of his grace, as pardon, righteousness and a right and title to eternal glory and happiness, and the enjoyment of that: and how sweet are these things the soul desires, when they are possessed! see ( Proverbs 13:12 ) ; such are "the desires of the godly", as the Septuagint render the word; but [it is] abomination to fools to depart from evil;
they cannot bear the thoughts of parting with their lusts; they are so delightful to them, not knowing anything of the sweetness of the things before mentioned; and which they can never enjoy without departing from sin, to which they are exceedingly averse.

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Sprueche 13:19 In-Context

17 Ein gottloser Bote bringt Unglück; aber ein treuer Bote ist heilsam.
18 Wer Zucht läßt fahren, der hat Armut und Schande; wer sich gerne strafen läßt, wird zu ehren kommen.
19 Wenn's kommt, was man begehrt, das tut dem Herzen wohl; aber das Böse meiden ist den Toren ein Greuel.
20 Wer mit den Weisen umgeht, der wird weise; wer aber der Narren Geselle ist, der wird Unglück haben.
21 Unglück verfolgt die Sünder; aber den Gerechten wird Gutes vergolten.
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