John Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 13:19

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, etc.] 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, etc. 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 <201312>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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