Holy Scripture
Proverbs 13:19
A church father on this verse
“If desire is fulfilled, it delights the soul, etc. Every desire, whether good or bad, when it anticipates affection, delights the soul; but the foolish, who enjoy only carnal desires, detest those who, for the love of heavenly things, despise lower entertainments.”
Source: Septuagint
Original
19The desires of the godly gladden the soul, But the works of the ungodly are far from knowledge.
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In context
17A rash king shall fall into mischief: But a wise messenger shall deliver him.
18Instruction removes poverty and disgrace: But he that attends to reproofs shall be honored.
— Proverbs 13:19 —
20If thou walkest with wise men thou shalt be wise: But he that walks with fools shall be known.
21Evil shall pursue sinners; But good shall overtake the righteous.