Proverbs 13:19

A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
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King James Version

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

English Standard Version

A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.

Catholic Public Domain Version

The desired, when perfected, shall delight the soul. The foolish detest those who flee from evils