Proverbs 13:19

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 13:19

This shows the folly of those that refuse instruction, for they might be happy and will not. 1. They might be happy. There are in man strong desires of happiness; God has provided for the accomplishment of those desires, and that would be sweet to the soul, whereas the pleasures of sense are grateful only to the carnal appetite. The desire of good men towards the favour of God and spiritual blessings brings that which is sweet to their souls; we know those that can say so by experience, Ps.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible 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, &c.; 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... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 13:19

The desire accomplished - See on Proverbs 13:12 ; (note). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:18-25

The blessings of obedience and their counterpart I. THE BLESSINGS OF OBEDIENCE . 1 . Honour. ( Proverbs 13:18 .) "'Tis a good brooch to wear in a man's hat at all times," says one of our old poets. Love is common to all the creatures, as life and death; honour belongs to men alone; and dishonour must be worse than death. The praise of others is the refiection of virtue, and a good name like flagrant ointment. 2 . Satisfied desire. ( Proverbs 13:19 .) And what is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:19

The desire accomplished (comp. Proverbs 13:12 ). This is usually taken to mean the desire of what is good and honest, when it is fulfilled and realized, is a source of highest joy and comfort to the wise. Septuagint, "The desires of the pious are sweet to the soul." But it is abomination to fools to depart from evil. The antithesis is not very obvious, but it may be: it is sweet to a good man to obtain his wish; but for a wicked man to leave, to abandon evil to which he clings so... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 13:19

Proverbs 13:19 . The desire accomplished is sweet Whatsoever men earnestly desire the enjoyment of, it is sweet to them; therefore sinners rejoice in the satisfaction of their sinful lusts, and abhor all restraint of them. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:1-25

Satisfaction amid life’s hardships (13:1-25)Parental advice is one of the benefits of life. Those who habitually ignore it will develop an attitude of scorning all opinions except their own (13:1). Good words bring a reward, but treacherous words can result in violence. Discipline in speech is necessary, because rash words lead to disaster (2-3). Discipline is necessary also in work and behaviour, otherwise a person’s life may end in ruin. Security is found in honesty (4-6).The poor might at... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 13:19

fools. Hebrew. kesil. See note on Proverbs 1:7 . But some codices, with Septuagint and Syriac, read "lawless". evil. Hebrew. ra'a', App-44 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 13:19

"The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil."Our comment, above, on Proverbs 13:12, is also applicable here.Jamieson's comment here was that, "Self denial, which fools will not endure, is essential to success."[29] read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 13:19

Proverbs 13:19. The desire accomplished is sweet— An honest desire is sweet to the soul, but to depart from evil is hateful to fools. Houbigant. read more

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