Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 19:2
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Berean Standard Bible
Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.
King James Version
Also, [that] the soul [be] without knowledge, [it is] not good; and he that hasteth with [his] feet sinneth.
World English Bible
It isn’t good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty with one’s feet and miss the way.
American Standard Version
Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 19
1 Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.
2 Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.
3 A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.
4 Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
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