Native Bible

Proverbs 13:19 · Biblica® Open Kiswahili Contemporary Version 2015

Tarajio lililotimizwa ni tamu kwa nafsi, bali wapumbavu huchukia sana kuacha ubaya.

Proverbs 13:19 in English

Proverbs 13:19 · Berean Standard Bible

Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools.

Context

17Mjumbe mwovu huanguka kwenye taabu, bali mjumbe mwaminifu huleta uponyaji. 18Yeye anayedharau maonyo hupata umaskini na aibu, bali yeye anayekubali maonyo huheshimiwa. 19Tarajio lililotimizwa ni tamu kwa nafsi, bali wapumbavu huchukia sana kuacha ubaya. 20Yeye atembeaye na mwenye hekima atapata hekima, bali rafiki wa mpumbavu hupata madhara. 21Balaa humwandama mtenda dhambi, bali mafanikio ni thawabu kwa mwenye haki.

Swahili text and audio: Biblica® Open Kiswahili Contemporary Version™, made available under an open license by Biblica, Inc.